FBI Says It Disrupted Alleged Attack Plot Targeting UFC 250 Event in Washington

The FBI says it disrupted an alleged plot to attack the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., with multiple suspects now in custody following a multi-state operation.

FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday on X that agents and law enforcement partners learned of a potential threat on June 10 involving individuals outside the National Capital Region.

Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold. — FBI Director Kash Patel

Patel described the operation as a joint effort involving the FBI, the Department of Justice, and unspecified partners. He gave no names of those in custody and did not describe the nature of the alleged planned attacks.

The director said the investigation remains ongoing. He urged the public to report suspicious activity by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or visiting tips.fbi.gov.