Several Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Delivered to Air Force One Base

Authorities are investigating a suspicious package that caused several people to fall ill and led to the evacuation of buildings at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the military facility that supports Air Force One.

According to reports, the package contained an unidentified white powder. After it was opened, multiple personnel developed symptoms that required medical attention. Officials said all affected individuals are in stable condition.

Emergency teams evacuated the building where the package was handled, along with a nearby structure, and established a safety perimeter while the substance was assessed. Initial tests by hazardous materials specialists did not identify any immediately dangerous chemicals.

However, investigators found political materials inside the package and are examining whether the incident may have been ideologically motivated. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the package’s contents or its origin.

Joint Base Andrews, located near Washington DC, is a key operational site for the president’s aircraft and other national defence activities. While the incident briefly disrupted operations, base officials confirmed that normal activity has resumed following the all-clear from emergency responders.

A spokesperson for the base said: “First responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and normal operations have resumed. An investigation is currently ongoing.”