FBI Arrests 5 in Alleged White House UFC 250 Explosive-Drone Plot
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
FBI Arrests 5 in Alleged White House UFC 250 Explosive-Drone Plot
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
Summary
Five people were arrested after the FBI said it disrupted an alleged plot against the White House UFC 250 event and identified nearly two dozen suspected participants.
Explosive-laden drones were allegedly meant to hit buildings near the venue, triggering an evacuation into a pre-positioned sniper attack.
Kash Patel said the operation underscored the FBI's role in securing large public gatherings, with the White House event set as a high-profile target.
Earlier reporting said investigators learned of the threat on June 10 and treated it as a serious multi-state operation involving 23 people.