Many fall ill at US military base after delivery of 'suspicious' package with white powder

Several Fall Ill at US Military Base After Suspicious Package Delivery

Multiple personnel became ill at Joint Base Andrews, a U.S. military installation near Washington, following the opening of a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder.

Incident Details

The package was opened in one of the base's buildings, which was subsequently evacuated as a safety measure. This building also hosts the Air National Guard Readiness Center.

“As a precaution, the building and connecting building (at the base) were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area,” stated Joint Base Andrews.

Response and Investigation

First responders promptly arrived at the scene and assessed there were no immediate threats.
Several individuals affected were transported to the on-base Malcolm Grove Medical Center.
The Office of Special Investigations has taken over the case, and an investigation is 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,” according to CNN quoting the military base.

Location and Significance

Joint Base Andrews, located in Maryland, is frequently used by President Donald Trump to board flights to key events.

Summary: An investigation continues at Joint Base Andrews after several people fell ill due to exposure to an unknown white powder in a suspicious package, prompting evacuations and medical response.

Hindustan Times — 2025-11-07

Several Fall Ill at US Military Base After Suspicious Package Delivery

Incident Details

Response and Investigation

Location and Significance

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