A terror plot targeting the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House on Sunday reportedly involved suspects deploying snipers and drones armed with explosives to carry out a mass casualty attack against U.S. government officials.
In a Tuesday statement on social media, FBI Director Kash Patel said his agency and its law enforcement partners became aware of the potential threat on June 10. Patel confirmed that authorities stopped the alleged plot before it began and that multiple individuals are now in custody.
“[T]hanks 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.
“While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team — we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens — particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight.”
Here are three things to know about the foiled White House UFC terror plot.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
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