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Foiled White House attack: Group planned to use snipers and drones, says FBI The FBI has said it thwarted a planned attack on the UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on the weekend, with the attackers allegedly planning to use explosive-laden drones to strike the north side of the White House while snipers would shoot people as they fled. Five people have been charged over the plot and they were allegedly motivated in part by anger at the handling of investigative files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; Law enforcement officials disrupted &#8220;planned attacks&#8221; meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday.</p>

FBI makes arrest in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with ... Add NBC News to Google Suspect's mother called police about UFC attack plot concerns 02:58 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google June 16, 2026, 7:38 AM EDT / Updated June 16, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT By Megan Lebowitz , Gary Grumbach and Michael Kosnar The FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday morning in a post on X. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region — and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” Patel said in the post. Audience arrives for the UFC event at the White House on June 14, 2026. Natalie Keyssar for NBC News In an affidavit released Tuesday, the FBI laid out the alleged would-…

'Attacks stopped cold': FBI says it thwarted 'potential threat' to White House UFC event The FBI announced the thwarting of an alleged plot targeting the UFC America 250 event at the White House. Multiple suspects were taken into custody following a multi-state operation after authorities became aware of the threat days before the event. Law enforcement agencies are credited with preventing planned attacks.

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FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials ... Washington — The FBI says it disrupted an alleged attempt to target Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House. A law enforcement source tells CBS News five people are in custody so far. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region — and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday in a post on X. Two sources told CBS News that the alleged plot involved using explosive-laden drones to strike buildings in the area and snipers to attack the crowd as they fled, followed by a "second wave" involving an attempt to storm the White House gate. A law enforcement source told CBS News that law enforcement became aware of the threat after a relative contacted them, concerned that a family member was talking about doing something nefarious in Washington, D.C. The tip eventuall…

🔴 BREAKING: Kash Patel says the FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting Trump’s White House UFC spectacle, with five people now detained after investigators uncovered what appears to have been a serious security threat hanging over an event already drenched in vanity, corruption, and political rot.

FBI stopped alleged terror plot to attack UFC 250 event with drones and ... FBI stopped alleged terror plot to attack UFC 250 event with drones and snipers, officials said “Planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI director Kash Patel said. By John Solomon Published: June 16, 2026 6:49am Updated: June 16, 2026 6:56am Article Dig Deeper The FBI stopped a terror plot involving as many as two dozen perpetrators to attack Sunday’s UFC 250 fight at the White House with explosive-laden drones and snipers, officials told Just the News on Tuesday. At least five people have been arrested, and agents are working to identify as many as 18 others who appeared to be involved in the planning on encrypted chats communicating with the alleged plotters, officials said. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests, first reported by Fox News, in a statement obtained by Just the News . “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multipl…

Drone Attack Plot Against #WhiteHouse During #UFC. A drone terror plot aimed to trigger chaos with explosive-laden drones, drive panicked crowds into the sights of snipers, & then unleash a second wave to storm the White House. Five suspects were arrested. #Trump #Breaking

'Explosive Drones Targeting White House, Sniper Team': FBI Thwarts ... Washington DC: In a major security scare, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies reportedly disrupted an alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, DC, reported Fox News, citing officials. Until Monday (June 15), at least five people were taken into custody. The report claimed that during the investigation, at least 23 people have been identified as plotters of carrying out the alleged attack. As per officials, the suspected plot involved deploying drones carrying explosives to strike buildings close to the event, triggering a large-scale evacuation and directing fleeing crowds toward a sniper unit positioned in advance. Breaking It Down What insider information did Eric Trump allegedly seek? How did Cormier respond to Trump's messages? What is the significance of UFC Freedom 250's location? Created with AI. Errors are possible According to authorities, the attackers had also allegedly planned a " second wave " operation, which involved attempting to breach the White House gates. The FBI came to know about the threat on June 10. A search oper…

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show <p>Eight men were indicted on federal murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.</p>

Now 56° Wed 64° Thu 64° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —TheFBIdisrupted a plot to target theUFC eventat theWhite Housewith explosive drones, according to FBI DirectorKash Patel. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." SEE ALSO |GALLERY: Inside UFC Fight Night on the White House South Lawn "Anyone that believes that case was worked in a bubble is naive," the Deputy Director of the Secret Service, Matt Quinn, said during a news conference on Tuesday morning. "I'll tell you the Secret Service led that investigation from the beginning. I'll tell you that it's ongoing. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security plan, we chose not to leak it." WJLA_EVENT Investigators have not said how many people have been arrested, but ABC News reported that five arrests had b…

White House UFC attack plot linked to 12 suspects across four states; new details emerge Reports indicate a foiled plan targeting the White House during Trump's UFC event, involving 12 suspects influenced.

FBI Identifies 23 in Thwarted Attack Plot at UFC Event - Mediaite Kash Patel Claims FBI Thwarted Attack Involving Explosive Drone at Trump’s UFC White House Event Ahmad Austin Jr. Jun 16th, 2026, 7:32 am Share X Facebook Copy Link (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday that his agency thwarted an attack plan at President Donald Trump’s UFC event in Washington, DC. The event, UFC Freedom 250 , took place on the White House lawn Sunday night. In a statement published Tuesday morning, Patel revealed the FBI uncovered Signal chats involving 23 people who were allegedly engaged in “discussing pre-operational activity.” The statement continued: On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold. While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforc…

Now 63° Wed 87° Thu 87° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —TheFBIdisrupted a plot to target theUFC eventat theWhite Housewith explosive drones, according to FBI DirectorKash Patel. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." SEE ALSO |GALLERY: Inside UFC Fight Night on the White House South Lawn Investigators have not said how many people have been arrested, but ABC News reported that five arrests had been made, citing sources. The alleged plot involved explosive-laden drones, according to ABC News sources, designed to hit buildings in the area to spur a mass evacuation. A "second wave," according to sources, was planned to rush the checkpoint. The alleged suspects are in custody, including one individual from Cincinnati, Ohio, according to ABC News. Some of those involved in the plot alleged…

#BreakingMews FBI foiled an alleged drone-and-gunman plot targeting the UFC event on the White House South Lawn, arresting suspects across four federal districts, CNN reports. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests. No charges unsealed yet. And that's the mews.

FBI says plot to attack White House UFC event with drones thwarted US media says five people are in custody in connection with the plot, that involved flying explosive-laden drones towards buildings near last weekend's White House UFC match.

🚨 BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel reveals a massive multi-state terror plot targeting Trump’s White House UFC event over the weekend was stopped "cold." The alleged plan involved explosive drones meant to trigger an evacuation into a group of snipers. 5 suspects are already in custody.

How did the FBI stop alleged drone attack at Trump’s White House UFC event? What Kash Patel claimed FBI Director Kash Patel announced that federal authorities disrupted a plot targeting President Trump's UFC event at the White House.

FBI Arrests Five Suspects in Plot to Attack Trump's White House UFC Bash Alex West June 16 2026, Published 11:16 a.m. ET Add Radar on Google The White House was allegedly targeted in a drone attack plot while President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the South Lawn, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Authorities arrested five suspects who allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones to strike nearby buildings. Investigators say they intended to use the chaos to deploy a sniper team tasked with picking off individuals. In the final phase of the plot, another group was reportedly prepared to storm the gates. Article continues below advertisement Kash Patel Reveals Details on Foiled White House Terror Plot Tap Here To Add Radar Online as A Trusted Source Source: MEGA Patel praised the FBI for their work. Article continues below advertisement FBI Director Kash Patel, who is rumored to be in the president's bad graces , announced the arrests on Tuesday, writing on X, "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid ac…

FBI says it disrupted 'planned attacks' on White House UFC show | AP News Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) Diego Lopes celebrates during a featherweight bout against Steve Garcia during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) FBI director Kash Patel watches with Alexis Wilkins at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC President and CEO Dana White and other guests pose inside the octagon after UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP) President Donald Trump attends UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to targetthe UFC cage-fighting showstaged at the Wh…

#ABCNews @ABC on TWITTER/X BREAKING: The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the "UFC Freedom 250" fight at the White House with explosive drones, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. Read more: abcnews.link/BwG72O8

5 arrested after FBI foils drone, sniper plot during White House fight night US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled a plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. “Thanks to the rapid action of the FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” FBI Director Kash Patel announced on social media. His post included a caption of a Fox News headline reading:...

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

FBI disrupts 'planned attacks' aimed at White House UFC event <p>Law enforcement officials disrupted "planned attacks" meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday.</p>

FBI disrupted attack plot on White House fight night: Director US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.“Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” Patel said on X.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.His post included a caption of a Fox News headline reading: “FBI disrupts alleged explosive-drone plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say,” and he shared a link to the article in a separate post.Fox News reported that five people had been taken into custody, according to unnamed US officials, with investigators identifying 23 people in a “potential network of plotters.”The plan involved using drones to hit buildings near the White House during the Ultimate Fighting

FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event At least five people are in custody in an alleged plot that included 23 people, according to US media reports.

Trump's White House UFC fight target of 'explosive drones' plot with ... ByJON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published:06:38 EDT, 16 June 2026|Updated:13:41 EDT, 16 June 2026 734 Viewcomments TheFBIthwarted an alleged plot to use drones and sniper teams to harm attendees at Sunday'sUFCFreedom 250 celebration at theWhite House, according to federal officials. The suspected masterminds planned to use explosive drones to hit buildings nearby to cause confusion and force an evacuation of the event, the officials toldFox News. Then, during the scramble, the plotters allegedly hoped that attendees would be steered towards their sniper team in waiting, the officials added. After that, the suspects allegedly planned a 'second wave' attack that involved rushing the White House gates, officials revealed. As of Monday, five people were taken into custody in connection with the plan. Investigators have identified 23 people potentially involved in planning. At least three suspects have been identified. Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas were arrested inCaliforniaand charged with conspiracy to commit murder; Tycen Proper, 19, was arrested inOhio. The White House event …

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

FBI disrupts plot targeting UFC event at White House with explosive ... Five people are in custody, according to sources. The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the "UFC Freedom 250" fights at the White House on Sunday that included explosive drones designed to target buildings in the area, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement to ABC News that law enforcement became aware of the plot on June 10, the Wednesday prior to the event. He praised the "rapid action" of the FBI and its partners, including a "a multi-state operation." Five people are in custody as of Tuesday morning, according to sources. The alleged suspects in custody include one individual from Cincinnati, Ohio, sources said. Twenty-three people were allegedly in Signal chats discussing preoperational plans, according to sources. Some of those involved in the plot allegedly traveled to Fredericksburg, Virginia, on June 12 or 13 according to sources. FBI and Department of Homeland Security officials warned in a bulletin earlier this month that the fights were "attractive symbolic targets." There were no credible threats listed in the bulletin at t…

FBI disrupts planned attack on White House UFC event, court papers say FBI disrupts planned attack on White House UFC event, court papers say BY Associated Press Washington, D.C. UPDATED 2:15 PM ET Jun. 16, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:07 AM ET Jun. 16, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:07 AM EDT Jun. 16, 2026 SHARE WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, according to court papers unsealed Tuesday that say plotters disgruntled with the direction of the country spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled. What You Need To Know Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend Papers unsealed Tuesday say plotters spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled The documents reveal the FBI obtained encrypted text messages showing roughly 20 people sharing detailed maps of the area and discussing the need for a "safe house" and escape routes after the attack It's unclear from court records how close the would-be attackers c…

How did the FBI stop alleged drone attack at Trump's White House UFC ... FBI DirectorKash Patelsaid Tuesday that federal authorities thwarted an alleged attack plot targeting President Donald Trump’sUFC eventheld at the White House over the weekend. The event, called UFC Freedom 250, took place on the White House lawn Sunday night. Patel said the FBI uncovered communications on the encrypted messaging app Signal involving 23 individuals allegedly discussing “pre-operational activity” connected to the event. According to Patel, theFBIand its law enforcement partners became aware of the threat on June 10 and launched what he described as a “multi-state operation” involving the Department of Justice and other agencies. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Patel claimed the FBI was able to stop the alleged plan before it could be carried out. “Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” Patel said. He added that the investigation was the “the best of investigative work” by federal authorities and emphasized that securing large public events remains a core responsibility for the agency. Patel also noted that the investigation is st…

FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using explosive drones, snipers US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged after authorities disrupted plans to deploy explosive-laden drones and use snipers to target “high-value targets” amid an evacuation.

“The plotters planned to stage a demonstration near the White House to distract law enforcement. As Trump and other officials cheered on the UFC’s gladiators of mixed martial arts, the plotters would bomb the event with drone-borne explosives, causing a panicked evacuation toward an area where…

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

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Drone plot targeting UFC fight near White House raises security concerns <p>A drone plot involving snipers and explosives at a UFC event near the White House highlights growing challenges for law enforcement and the Secret Service in addressing evolving threats.</p>

FBI Director Kash Patel said authorities foiled a planned attack targeting a UFC event at the White House on June 14 tied to Trump’s birthday celebrations Suspects allegedly planned to use explosive drones and then target attendees during an evacuation.Five people were reportedly arrested

Suspects Identified In Explosive Drone Plot Targeting UFC White House Fans Listen Listen • 6 min 1 x Your browser does not support the audio element. Credit: Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. The FBI thwarted a plot involving explosive-carrying drones and snipers targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House Sunday night, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Patel revealed on Tuesday that the FBI first became aware of the plot on June 10 before arresting five suspects in the lead-up to the UFC event. Officials told Fox News that the plot involved using explosive-laden drones targeting buildings to herd people in front of a group of snipers. An apparent “second wave” would have then targeted the White House, an official said. Those arrested included 19-year-old Tycen Proper, Bryan Omar Roa, and Michael Alan Thomas, Fox News reported. Proper was arrested in Ohio and Roa and Thomas were arrested in California and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Proper was accused of four criminal charges including conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, attempted murder against any officer or employee of the United States, possession of a firearm in furtherance of…

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using explosive drones, snipers By FRANCE 24 - RFI United States WED, 17 JUN 2026 The White House is seen as UFC Freedom 250 is held on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026. - © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump . "Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said. The Department of Justice announced charges against five men and said the plotters planned to fly drones armed with explosives over the event, forcing an evacuation when snipers would fire on "high value targets" in the fleeing crowd. One of those arrested according to a criminal complaint was Tycen Proper, 19, who was taken into custody on June 10 in Ohio after his mother informed police he had been communicating online with an extremist group. Read more In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle Proper "allegedly amassed firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear at his home in Ohio, and …

Now 63° Wed 87° Thu 87° byThomas Mates WASHINGTON (7News) —TheFBIdisrupted a plot to target theUFC eventat theWhite Housewith explosive drones, according to FBI DirectorKash Patel. "On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region," Patel said in a post online. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold." SEE ALSO |GALLERY: Inside UFC Fight Night on the White House South Lawn Investigators have not said how many people have been arrested, but ABC News reported that five arrests had been made, citing sources. The alleged plot involved explosive-laden drones, according to ABC News sources, designed to hit buildings in the area to spur a mass evacuation. A "second wave," according to sources, was planned to rush the checkpoint. The alleged suspects are in custody, including one individual from Cincinnati, Ohio, according to ABC News. Some of those involved in the plot alleged…

FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

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FBI says it disrupted drone plot at White House UFC event The FBI said it thwarted an alleged plot involving drones that would have disrupted Sunday’s Freedom 250 UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, agency director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday. Read more trending news Five people were in custody as of Monday, Patel said in a social media post and in a statement to Fox News Digital . 3 suspects identified Update 11:27 a.m. ET June 16: According to Fox News Digital , three suspects have been identified by court documents or by authorities. Court documents identified the suspect from Cincinnati as Tycen Proper. Two men were arrested in California -- Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas -- and appeared in a Riverside courtroom on Monday, the news outlet reported. They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Other suspects were arrested in Missouri and Nebrask, Fox News Digital reported. Original report: The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, The Associated Press reported. Additional details were expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. According to Fox News Digital , FBI investigators had identified 23 people i…

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Five men charged in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event <p>Suspects planned to use drones carrying explosives to trigger an evacuation near the UFC arena, with gunmen targeting exits, according to court documents.</p>

THIS IS MASSIVE Federal authorities say 5 people have been arrested in connection with a plot to attack the UFC event on the White House South Lawn. According to court documents, the alleged plan was to use explosive drones to trigger a mass evacuation, then open fire with snipers as people fled.

Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.

FBI breaks up alleged drone attack plot targeting White House UFC event Loading Video… This browser does not support the Video element. FOX 5 Morning at 8am The Brief Five people were in custody as investigators identified 23 individuals in a potential network of plotters. Officials said the alleged plan involved explosive‑laden drones, a mass evacuation and a pre‑staged sniper team. Investigators uncovered Signal chats with at least 23 users discussing pre‑operational activity. WASHINGTON - An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital. What we know: Five people were in custody as of Monday, and investigators identified 23 individuals as part of what they described as a potential network of plotters. Officials said the alleged plan involved using explosive‑laden drones to strike buildings near the event, trigger a mass evacuation and funnel crowds toward a pre‑staged sniper team. A second phase allegedly called for storming the White House gate, Fox News Digital reported. RELATED: UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje stuns Topuria as Trump marks 80th birthday UFC F…

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

FILE – Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT | UPDATED: June 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later Tuesday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not yet public. The FBI learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the White House’s South Lawn, “and thanks to the rapid action of the …

The plotters planned to stage a demonstration near the White House to distract law enforcement. As Trump and other officials cheered on the UFC’s gladiators of mixed martial arts, the plotters would bomb the event with drone-borne explosives, causing a panicked evacuation toward an area where […]

FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using explosive drones, snipers By FRANCE 24 - RFI United States WED, 17 JUN 2026 The White House is seen as UFC Freedom 250 is held on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026. - © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump . "Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said. The Department of Justice announced charges against five men and said the plotters planned to fly drones armed with explosives over the event, forcing an evacuation when snipers would fire on "high value targets" in the fleeing crowd. One of those arrested according to a criminal complaint was Tycen Proper, 19, who was taken into custody on June 10 in Ohio after his mother informed police he had been communicating online with an extremist group. Read more In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle Proper "allegedly amassed firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear at his home in Ohio, and …

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5 charged in plot to attack Trump's UFC event, DOJ says The alleged plan called for flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled the event on the White House lawn.