Several Ill After Suspicious Package at Joint Base Andrews
Multiple people fell ill following the delivery of a suspicious package containing a white powder and political propaganda to Joint Base Andrews, a US military installation in Maryland.
Incident Details
An individual opened the package on Thursday inside a building housing the Air National Guard Readiness Center. According to sources close to the investigation, the package contained an unknown white powder.
Response Measures
“As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area,” CNN reported, quoting Joint Base Andrews.
First responders from Joint Base Andrews arrived, found no immediate threats, and handed the scene over to the Office of Special Investigations.
Health and Safety
Although a HAZMAT team’s initial field test detected no hazardous substances, several individuals were taken to the base’s medical center. Specific health conditions of those exposed have not been disclosed.
Investigation Focus
Investigators are also examining the political propaganda included in the package, but no further details have been released.
“Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and have turned the scene over to Office of Special Investigations.”
Summary: A suspicious package containing white powder and political propaganda caused illness among personnel at Joint Base Andrews, prompting evacuation and investigation while no immediate hazard was detected.