ATHENS, Greece — At least nine people have received medical attention after about a dozen letters containing a white powder described as consisting of “industrial irritants” were sent to 11 university and college offices around Greece, authorities said Thursday. None of the people examined, including postal workers and university staff members, displayed any symptoms caused by poisonous chemicals, but several patients reported mild breathing problems, officials said. Officials said several letters appeared to have been sent from India, adding that they are also examining printed material found in the letters, without giving any further details. An air force transport plane and a special forces unit of the Fire Service were used to transport them. —-Kantouris reported from Thessaloniki, Greece.

Source: National Post January 10, 2019 13:40 UTC