FBI thwarts drone attack targeting White House on UFC Freedom 250 day

On June 10, the FBI arrested five individuals after disrupting planned drone attacks aimed at the White House during UFC Freedom 250. FBI director Kash Patel reported that the agency identified a group of 23 individuals who discussed the alleged attack via a chat platform. The scheme reportedly involved using explosive-laden drones to facilitate a mass evacuation, making way for attackers to storm the White House. Despite the controversy surrounding the arrests, UFC Freedom 250 proceeded as scheduled on June 11, albeit facing weather delays. UFC CEO Dana White expressed no intention of organizing a similar event again.

• 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250: FBI director Kash Patel says agency stopped drone attack targeting White House on day of event