FBI disrupts plot targeting UFC event at White House with explosive drones: Sources

A mixed martial arts cage match takes place before a large crowd at night, with the White House lit up in the background.

The FBI disrupted an alleged plot targeting the “UFC Freedom 250” fight at the White House, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

Five people were arrested and were in custody as of Tuesday morning, according to sources.

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