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.

Fox News Digital cited unidentified ​sources as saying the alleged ⁠plot involved using explosive-laden drones ​to hit buildings near the ​event.

"On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a ​potential threat to the UFC ​America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving ‌individuals ⁠outside of the National Capital Region," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement posted on X.

Patel ​did not ​specify ⁠how many people were in custody after the ​multistate operation on the ​alleged ⁠planned attacks.

Five people were in custody and 23 were identified as ⁠part ​of a network ​of plotters, Fox News Digital reported.

Source: Reuters