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The FBI said on Tuesday it had thwarted a potential threat ahead of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event in Washington last weekend and has multiple people in custody.

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Who
FBI, Kash Patel, Doina Chiacu, Susan Heavey
What
The FBI said on Tuesday it had thwarted a potential threat ahead of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event in Washington last weekend and has multiple people in custody.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:20:42 GMT · 5h 47m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
The alleged plot involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event.
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The FBI's intervention prevented a potential domestic terrorist attack targeting a public event in the U.S. capital, leading to multiple arrests and disrupting a network of plotters.

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