Parcels of suspicious material have been sent to several foreign missions in the Australian capital Canberra and in the metropolis of Melbourne. This was confirmed by the Australian police on Wednesday. Forces investigate the packages accordingly, the investigation to the background run.

BREAKING: Police and emergency services have responded to suspicious packages to embassies and consulates in ACT & VIC today (Wednesday, 9 January 2019). Attending emergency services. The circumstances are being investigated.

- AFP (@AusFedPolice) January 9, 2019

According to initial data from the authorities of the state of Victoria, a total of ten cases were reported in Melbourne alone. The situation was "under control," it said. Details did not mention the authorities.

The Australian broadcaster ABC reported that in Melbourne, forces had been sent to the consulates of the US, Greece, France, Italy, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea and Switzerland. But this has not been officially confirmed yet. Warnings such as "asbestos" and "put on a mask" should appear on the package in English. Also for this there is no confirmation yet.

In Melbourne, many states have consulates. Foreign embassies are based in Canberra.