Several individuals at the US military base located in Maryland, the residence of Air Force One, have become unwell following the delivery of a suspicious package, as reported by various media outlets.
A structure at Joint Base Andrews was evacuated after a person opened the package and discovered white powder, as per sources cited by CNN. The package also allegedly contained political “propaganda.”
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene and confirmed no immediate danger. Nevertheless, authorities at the base have initiated an investigation, prompting the site to enter lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Details regarding the symptoms experienced by the affected individuals at the airbase remain undisclosed. The package arrived a day after Donald Trump’s visit to the base.
The US president frequently utilizes the Marine One helicopter from The White House to reach the military base before boarding Air Force One for international journeys.
In addition to serving as the home of Air Force One, the base accommodates the C-130 Hercules aircraft for cargo operations and the KC-135R Stratotanker for refueling purposes.
