There were no immediate reports of any harm to staff. "The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a short statement without providing further details. Officials at the US and British consulates separately confirmed suspicious packages had been received. Australian media reported earlier that packages were sent to at least nine international missions in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, including the British, German, Swiss and Indian embassies. Images taken by 9News showed firefighters and paramedics attending the Indian and US missions in Melbourne.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2019 04:52 UTC