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Five people detained for alleged ‘planned attacks’ on White House UFC cage fighting show

Five people detained for alleged ‘planned attacks’ on White House UFC cage fighting show

Summary

Five people were arrested for allegedly planning attacks on a UFC fighting event held at the White House. The FBI stopped the plans after learning about the threat four days before the event.

Key Facts

  • Five people were detained from Ohio, Missouri, California, and other states.
  • The threat targeted a UFC cage fighting show on the White House South Lawn.
  • The FBI discovered the potential attacks on June 10, four days before the event.
  • The arrests were made during a multi-state operation involving the FBI and the Department of Justice.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests and said the planned attacks were prevented.
  • President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday at the UFC event.
  • The UFC event was linked to celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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