Incident at Joint Base Andrews Involving Suspicious Package
A suspicious package containing white powder was delivered to a US military base in Maryland, resulting in several people falling ill and requiring hospitalization, CNN reported.
Response and Evacuation Measures
After an individual opened the package, a building and its connecting structure on the base were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities established a cordon around the area to ensure safety, according to a Joint Base Andrews statement shared by CNN.
Several affected individuals were taken to the Malcolm Grow Medical Center located on the base. The severity of their conditions has not been disclosed.
Details of the Investigation
- The package contained an unknown white powder, as reported by sources familiar with the investigation.
- First responders at Joint Base Andrews determined no immediate threat was present and handed the case to the Office of Special Investigations.
- An initial field test conducted by the hazmat team found no hazardous substances.
- The investigation is ongoing.
Context
Joint Base Andrews, near Washington, DC, is known as the home base for Air Force One, the official aircraft used by the President of the United States.
"As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area." – Joint Base Andrews statement
Author's summary: A suspicious white powder package at Joint Base Andrews caused multiple hospitalizations, prompting evacuation and ongoing investigations with no immediate threat confirmed.
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