FBI Says It Thwarted Drone-and-Sniper Plot Targeting White House Birthday Event
The FBI says it disrupted a planned attack involving explosive drones and snipers aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 celebration held on the South Lawn of the White House. The event took place the day before the report, and was tied to President Donald Trump’s birthday and the approaching 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
According to U.S. media reports citing officials, the plot was targeting the festive gathering at the White House. The article says the FBI prevented the attack and has so far arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the scheme.
No further details about the suspects, the planned timing, or how the plot was uncovered were provided in the report.
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