Key facts
- Federal authorities arrested five individuals.
- The arrests are connected to an alleged plot to attack a UFC event.
- The UFC event was planned for the White House lawn.
- FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests.
- The operation was multi-state.
- The plot reportedly involved a drone and sniper attacks.
- Donald Trump was reportedly in attendance at the UFC event.
- The FBI confirmed the incident but provided no specific details.
- The operation prevented a significant threat.
Federal authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event scheduled to take place on the White House lawn. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests, describing the operation as multi-state and stating that it successfully prevented a significant threat. Reports indicate the plot involved the use of a drone and sniper attacks. The UFC event was reportedly attended by Donald Trump. The FBI has confirmed the incident but has not released specific details regarding the nature of the plot or the identities of those responsible. The operation involved federal agents and was conducted across multiple states.