India, Nov. 7 -- Multiple people reportedly fell ill at Joint Base Andrews, an American military base located outside of Washington, after a suspicious package was delivered there.

According to CNN, the package contained an unknown white powder and several people fell ill at the base after the package was opened. "As a precaution, the building and connecting building (at the base) were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area," the publication quoted a statement by Joint Base Andrews.

The Joint Base Andrews is located in Maryland. US President Donald Trump frequently uses the military base to board flights to his important engagements.

An investigation is underway after several people at the base fell ill and were taken ...