Earlier today, FBI Director Kash Patel announced: “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 – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.”
According to law enforcement officials, a California native named Michael Alan Thomas (insert, right) of Pinon Hills was the organizer of several people online who planned to use drones to strike UFC Freedom 250 events, nearby buildings and create chaos. The goal was to funnel the crowd and then use sniper fire and a ground assault on a White House gate.
Another suspect in the case, 19-year-old Ohio resident Tycen Proper, was intercepted following an alert from his family.
NY Post – […] “The alleged conspiracy first came to light after Proper’s family contacted authorities in Ohio, worried about his recent behavior, firearms purchases and interactions with an online group espousing anti-government views.
Investigators later uncovered encrypted chats laying out plans for an attack timed to coincide with UFC Freedom 250, a major event held on the White House lawn that was attended by Trump and other senior government officials, according to the complaint. (read more)
Federal authorities also tied another alleged conspirator, Bryan Omar Roa (above, left), to Yucaipa, California. Using the encrypted alias “Noble6,” Roa allegedly coordinated with the anti-government group to help plot the drone-and-sniper attack against high-value targets at the White House event.
Internal chat logs reviewed by investigators show Roa discussing weapons and tactical gear, offering to contribute money for equipment and researching ways to avoid detection online, according to the complaint.
