FBI arrests suspects in alleged White House UFC event plot

FBI director Kash Patel said Sunday that federal agents arrested multiple suspects who allegedly planned attacks at the White House UFC event.

Patel disclosed the arrests after the event concluded, according to ESPN. The nature of the alleged plots and the number of suspects detained were not immediately made public.

Security concerns at White House UFC gathering

The event marked an unprecedented gathering at the executive mansion, drawing UFC fighters and officials to Washington. Federal law enforcement had coordinated security measures ahead of the event, though details of the threat were kept confidential during the proceedings.

No further information about the suspects or the alleged plans has been released. The UFC has not yet commented on the incident.

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• ESPN MMA — FBI stopped 'planned attacks' at WH UFC event