Multiple People Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Opened at Joint Base Andrews
On November 7, several individuals at Joint Base Andrews became ill after opening a suspicious package sent to the military facility. The package arrived at the Maryland base on Thursday, confirmed by a spokesperson to Axios and CNN, the first to report the incident.
"As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated and a cordon was established around the area."
First responders at Joint Base Andrews were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and handed over the situation to the Office of Special Investigations. The investigation is ongoing.
"Multiple individuals fell ill. They were evaluated and treated by JBA medical personnel, determined to be in stable condition and released today."
Normal operations at the base have since resumed, with no immediate threats reported.
Summary
The opening of a suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews caused illness to multiple people, but swift medical response ensured stable conditions and ongoing investigation.