Eight men indicted for planned drone attack at UFC event in US
Eight men have been indicted in US federal court for allegedly planning an attack at a UFC gala, including using drones loaded with explosives.
Eight men indicted for planned drone attack at UFC event in US
Eight men have been indicted by a federal court in the United States, accused of plotting an attack against a UFC mixed martial arts gala. The event took place on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and was attended by over 4,000 people, including government officials and business leaders.
According to the indictment, the planning began in May when the group allegedly started acquiring money, weapons, ammunition, explosives, protective vests and drones. The suspects are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and terrorist acts.
One of the accused reportedly admitted to investigators that the plan involved flying drones loaded with explosives into the event area, then shooting at visitors as they fled.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it had thwarted the potential attack shortly after the gala concluded.
Sources: Aftonbladet
Source: Aftonbladet