Federal authorities say the FBI disrupted an alleged plot involving explosive drones and planned use of snipers targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in Washington, D.C. Multiple outlets report that the FBI and partner agencies took action before the event and placed people connected to the investigation into custody. Sources agree that five people are in custody, with arrests reported across multiple locations and states. Several outlets also state that investigators identified additional individuals—described as part of a wider network of conspirators—although the number reported varies by outlet (commonly cited as 23). CBS News and others attribute claims about the alleged plan’s components—small drones carrying explosives and sniper-related actions—to statements from FBI or federal officials. Coverage also notes that UFC Freedom 250 took place on Sunday night at the White House. The reporting consistently frames the case as an alleged plot that was thwarted by the FBI, with the investigation ongoing and details continuing to be reported by media based on federal briefings.