CANBERRA, Australia - Indonesia’s embassy in Australia was closed on Wednesday after receiving an envelope that officials feared contained a “biological agent," as a public backlash rages against the conviction in Bali of an Australian on drug charges.
“The preliminary test suggested it was a biological agent and further tests are now being carried out,” Australian Prime Minister John Howard told reporters.
Australian Federal Police said the envelope was delivered to the embassy around 10:30 a.m. through the normal mail service and identified as suspicious by embassy staff. The Indonesian ambassador to Australia was not inside the building.
“The preliminary test suggested it was a biological agent and further tests are now being carried out,” Australian Prime Minister John Howard told reporters.
Australian Federal Police said the envelope was delivered to the embassy around 10:30 a.m. through the normal mail service and identified as suspicious by embassy staff. The Indonesian ambassador to Australia was not inside the building.
