FBI arrests five men plotting drone and sniper attack on White House UFC event

FBI arrests five men plotting drone and sniper attack on White House UFC event

The FBI arrested five men who had plotted to use drones and a sniper team to attack an invite-only UFC fight on the White House lawn. The bureau said the suspects were detained in a multi-state operation after uncovering an online conspiracy to target the UFC America 250 event. According to the FBI, investigators also identified a broader network of individuals connected to the plot.

The Department of Justice later charged the five men with conspiracy to commit murder, as reported by the BBC. Federal officials added that the plot involved explosive-laden drones and a coordinated sniper assault. WLWT noted that additional suspects remain at large.

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Five Arrested in Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
Five Arrested in Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

WLWT • 17 Jun 03:11

Federal authorities say a group of five men conspired online to attack a UFC event on the White House lawn, with additional suspects still at large.

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June 16, 2026
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FBI arrests five men accused of plotting sniper and drone attack on White House UFC event
FBI arrests five men accused of plotting sniper and drone attack on White House UFC event

BBC • 16 Jun 21:52

Federal authorities say a group of five men planned to use drones and snipers to target an invite-only UFC fight on the White House lawn, and have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

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FBI says it foiled alleged plot against White House UFC event
FBI says it foiled alleged plot against White House UFC event

CBS News • 16 Jun 12:21

The FBI disclosed that a multi-state investigation led to the arrest of several individuals suspected of planning attacks on a UFC fight held at the White House.

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FBI says it thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event
FBI says it thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event

NBC News • 16 Jun 11:38

The FBI announced that a multi-state operation arrested several suspects who had planned attacks on the UFC America 250 fight at the White House, including the use of explosive-laden drones and a sniper team.

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FBI arrests five individuals linked to alleged plot against UFC event in Washington
FBI arrests five individuals linked to alleged plot against UFC event in Washington

Yahoo News Canada • 16 Jun 11:20

The FBI announced that five suspects were detained and a broader network identified after uncovering a plan to target the UFC America 250 mixed-martial arts event in Washington, D.C.

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