Many Fall Ill at US Military Base After Delivery of Suspicious Package
Several people became ill at Joint Base Andrews, a US military installation near Washington, after a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder was delivered and opened there.
Incident Details
The package was opened inside a building at the base, which also houses the Air National Guard Readiness Center. Following the discovery, the affected building and an adjacent one were evacuated as a precaution, and security cordons were established around the area.
“As a precaution, the building and connecting building (at the base) were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area,” Joint Base Andrews said in a statement.
Those who fell ill were transported to the on-site Malcolm Grove Medical Center for treatment. First responders arrived promptly, assessed the situation, and confirmed there were no immediate threats.
Response and Investigation
The base’s Office of Special Investigations has taken over the scene to conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident, which remains ongoing.
“Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and have turned the scene over to the Office of Special Investigations. An investigation is currently ongoing,” CNN reported.
Located in Maryland, Joint Base Andrews is frequently used by US President Donald Trump to board aircraft for important engagements.
Summary
The delivery of a suspicious package containing unknown white powder at Joint Base Andrews caused illness among multiple individuals, prompting an evacuation and an ongoing investigation by military authorities.