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

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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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Ohio man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot
Ohio man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot

WLWT • 17 juin 03h11

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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Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says

BBC • 16 juin 21h52

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 disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say

CBS News • 16 juin 12h21

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 foiled alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel says
FBI foiled alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel says

NBC News • 16 juin 11h38

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 says it thwarted possible threat to UFC event in Washington
FBI says it thwarted possible threat to UFC event in Washington

Yahoo News Canada • 16 juin 11h20

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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