Man arrested in connection with anthrax hoax

A California man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sending more than 100 hoax letters labeled “anthrax” to newspapers and TV stations.

Marc M. Keyser, 66, sent more than 120 envelopes containing a compact disc that had a packet of sugar labeled “Anthrax Sample” along with a biohazard symbol, the FBI said in a news release.

The Star Tribune of Minneapolis on Thursday became the latest news organization to receive a package labeled “anthrax.”

The package sent to the Minneapolis paper included a compact disc with a picture of Colin Powell on it. Police said they didn’t believe the substance was toxic, but they weren’t taking any chances.

More mailings will probably be received over the next few days, authorities warned. Recipients should contact their FBI office, FBI agent Steve Dupre said Wednesday.
None of the packets has so far tested positive for hazardous material, the FBI said.
Anthrax mailed to congressional offices and others in 2001 killed five people and sickened 17.