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

Illness Reported at US Military Base Following Delivery of Suspicious Package

Several individuals fell ill after a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder was delivered and opened at Joint Base Andrews, a US military installation near Washington, D.C.

Incident Details

The package was opened inside a building on the base, which also accommodates the Air National Guard Readiness Center. Following the discovery, both that building and an adjacent one were evacuated as a safety measure, with a perimeter established around the area.

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

Response and Investigation

First responders at Joint Base Andrews assessed the situation, found no immediate danger, and handed the incident over to the Office of Special Investigations. The individuals who fell ill were treated at the base’s Malcolm Grove Medical Center. An investigation into the origin and contents of the package 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.”

Additional Information

The cause and nature of the white powder remain unknown as investigations continue.

Author’s Summary

A suspicious package caused multiple illnesses at Joint Base Andrews, prompting evacuations and an ongoing investigation into the unknown white powder delivered to the military base.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-07

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