Several individuals at the United States military base located in Maryland, where Air Force One is stationed, became unwell following the delivery of a suspicious package, as per various media reports. A section of Joint Base Andrews was evacuated when an individual opened the package and discovered white powder along with political “propaganda” hidden inside, sources cited by CNN revealed.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene and confirmed no immediate danger. However, authorities at the base have initiated an investigation, leading to a lockdown of the premises as a precautionary measure.
The symptoms experienced by those affected at the airbase are presently undisclosed. The package arrived just a day after Donald Trump visited the base.
The US president frequently uses the Marine One helicopter to travel from The White House to the military base before boarding Air Force One for international trips.
Additionally, the base accommodates the C-130 Hercules aircraft for cargo operations and the KC-135R Stratotanker for refueling purposes.