Inisturk 'anthrax' alert declared safe

A special Garda unit has declared as safe the suspected anthrax scare at the post office on the island of Inisturk, off the coast…

A special Garda unit has declared as safe the suspected anthrax scare at the post office on the island of Inisturk, off the coast of Co Mayo.

Local staff donned special clothing after white powder was seen leaking from a package last night. Samples from the package with a north London post mark were analysed.

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