Several individuals at the US military base in Maryland, where Air Force One is stationed, have become unwell following the delivery of a suspicious package, as per various media outlets. An edifice within Joint Base Andrews was evacuated when an individual uncovered white powder in the package, along with political materials, as reported by CNN, citing insider sources.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the location and confirmed that there was no immediate danger. Nevertheless, base officials have initiated an investigation, leading to a precautionary lockdown of the site.
Details about the symptoms experienced by those affected at the airbase have not been disclosed yet. The package arrived just a day after Donald Trump’s visit to the base. The President frequently commutes from The White House to the military base via the Marine One helicopter before embarking on international journeys aboard Air Force One.
The base accommodates the C-130 Hercules aircraft for cargo operations and the KC-135R Stratotanker for refueling missions.
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