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White Powder Package Sickens Several at Joint Base Andrews

Officials report no immediate hazard pending forensic testing by Air Force investigators.

Overview

  • A building and an adjoining facility were evacuated after an individual opened a suspicious package at the Maryland base.
  • Multiple people who reported feeling ill were evaluated at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, determined to be stable and released.
  • Initial HAZMAT field testing did not detect a hazardous substance, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has taken over the case.
  • The room where the envelope was opened, in the Air National Guard Readiness Center, remains sealed for further analysis.
  • Investigators are reviewing political propaganda reportedly included with the package as normal base operations resume with no sign of an ongoing threat.