Five suspects are in custody after authorities disrupted an alleged terror plot targeting the recent UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
The suspects allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones aimed at the crowd near the UFC ring, according to investigators.
The event earlier this month drew high-profile attendees including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Elon Musk.
“Initiate their part of the plan, eliminating HVTs (high value targets) first, then the retaliatory forces such as SS (Secret Service), NG (National Guard), and SWAT.”
Abraham Hemosillo Alvarez has been identified as the leader of the plot. He allegedly met with co-conspirators online to plan the attack.
Alvarez had overstayed his visa in the United States and became an illegal immigrant, according to reports.
The suspects numbered their targets. Trump was marked “1,” Vance was “2,” Netanyahu was labeled “N,” and Elon Musk was listed simply as “Musk.” The target list contained 46 individuals in total.
Reports indicate the group had access to a drone builder who allegedly considered infiltrating a military-industrial facility to acquire explosive materials.
The group reportedly drew in 19-year-old Tycen Proper, who compiled a target list in a journal and spent his own graduation money to purchase ammunition and other items, including a bullpup rifle painted with an American flag.
Law enforcement moved quickly to disrupt the plot and arrest the suspects before any attack could take place. The UFC event proceeded without incident.
ICE recently reported in a press release that its efforts this month removed what it called the “worst of the worst,” including individuals convicted of crimes such as child sexual assault, drug offenses, and murder.
“ICE protects the American public by removing as many dangerous and violent criminals as we possibly can, using every resource at our disposal,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Marcos Charles.
The agency reports that since January 2025, roughly 900,000 illegal immigrants have been removed or returned.
