In Belgium, letters containing poisonous powder have been discovered in several places. An unknown number of people have been taken to hospital. Most of them complained about irritation in the eyes, nose and throat.
The powder, which is presently being tested, is almost certainly not anthrax. The letters were sent to the British and Saudi-Arabian embassies. The latter has been evacuated as a precaution. A letter was also received by the Ministry of Justice in Brussels and the Antwerp port authorities. Letters addressed to Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt and the United States embassy were intercepted.
Radio Netherlands 04 June
