Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA victory message is projected after Justin Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15 (Getty)The FBI reportedly thwarted a plot involving explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting an event with Donald Trump at the White House. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged plan. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a potential network of plotters. The alleged plot involved using drones to strike buildings, forcing evacuations towards a pre-staged sniper team. A 'second wave' of attackers was reportedly planned to storm the White House gate. In fullTrump’s White House UFC fight was targeted by explosive drone and sniper plot, FBI revealsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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According to investigators, the alleged conspiracy involved the use of explosive-laden drones to strike buildings near the event venue.

Five people were in custody, according to sources.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency learned of a \

The FBI arrested five people accused of planning an attack targeting the White House UFC fight, including politicians connected to AIPAC.