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FBI Says White House UFC Plot Stopped

FBI says agents blocked a security threat to Sunday's White House UFC crowd after Patel reported an alleged plot

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Drawn.News visual brief: FBI foiled alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel says
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FBI Director Kash Patel said agents disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday's White House UFC event; CBS reported five people were in custody.

  1. Frame 1FBI says agents blocked a security threat to Sunday's White House UFC crowd after Patel reported an alleged plot.
  2. Frame 2CBS and BBC reported the alleged plan involved explosive-laden drones, snipers, and a possible gate breach.
  3. Frame 3A law enforcement source told CBS five people were in custody after a multi-state operation.
  4. Frame 4CBS reported the FBI learned of the threat from a relative's tip about an Ohio man.
  5. Frame 5BBC and CBS reported investigators obtained Signal chats in which multiple people allegedly discussed the plan.
  6. Frame 6The Secret Service said formal case details would come in court filings, where charges and evidence must be shown.
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Jun 16, 9:23 AM EDT
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