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False anthrax-alert compelled Olympic's plane to come back

Athens, Greece - An anonymous telephone call warned police

A Cyprus-headed flight operated by Greek carrier Olympic Airlines returned to Athens International Airport today because of a false report that signalled the presence of anthrax on board the aircraft. Flight 329 was expected at Larnaca but was forced to change its route due to an anonymous telephone call received by the Greek police. From a preliminary inspection made by experts it is possible to say...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133819
Rome, Italy, 12/28/2005 13:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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