The FBI has foiled an alleged drone attack plot against the White House UFC event
The FBI foiled a deadly drone plot targeting the White House UFC event, arresting 23 suspects motivated by anti-government and anti-Israel views. ‘Many’ tells shocking details, including the shooters’ plans and the alleged $3,000 purchase of weapons from a 19-year-old.
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Officials on Tuesday released new information about five suspects accused of planning a “mass murder” against President Donald Trump and other top officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on Sunday.
Prosecutors allege the group, which was arrested in June during a multi-state sweep, planned an ambush involving drones loaded with explosives intended to attack the north side of the White House.
The suspects were identified as Tycen C. Proper, 19, of Ohio; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska.
Here are five shocking details that investigators say they uncovered about the alleged conspiracy.
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Suspects involved in the busted UFC building stand in line during the demonstration. (Department of Justice/Jacquelyn Martin – Pool/Getty Images)
1. Exit trap against Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Elon Musk
Officials say the group plans to target more officials through an ambush plan.
According to court documents, the suspects allegedly intended to detonate explosives over the UFC arena and detonate them over the crowd, forcing panicked attendees and “high-value targets” (HVTs) to flee to the “southern evacuation zone”.
At the site, which serves as a pre-designated killing ground, authorities say the exit is covered by five different sniper teams who have been positioned to ambush fleeing officials and security forces.
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According to the charging documents, the attackers were ordered to “begin their part of the plan to eliminate the HVTs first and then a retaliatory force such as the SS. [Secret Service]NG [National Guard]and swat.”
Investigators allege that Alvarez, whom prosecutors identified as the leader of the Internet, listed the intended targets in an encrypted group chat using coded references, including “1” for Trump, “2” for Vice President JD Vance, “N” for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “Musk” for Elon Musk.
These documents also reveal that one of the members, Proper, compiled a list of 46 people.
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2. A conspiracy to rob a military ammunition factory
Officials said the group negotiated a back-up plan to steal military weapons after discovering its members lacked the necessary skills to manufacture improvised explosive devices.
According to investigators, the group’s drone builder proposed targeting a military-industrial complex to obtain the necessary explosives. One of the associates allegedly identified the Kansas Army Armory in Parsons, Kansas, as the “most active” target among several facilities under scrutiny.
Authorities said Eskridge responded enthusiastically to the proposal, saying he had “a guy digging in a meeting place in Parsons” to gather intelligence before the planned robbery.
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Tycen Proper allegedly found an AR-style rifle and a bullpup painted with an American flag, officials said. (Department of Justice)
3. Safe houses, dormitories and respite programs in prison
The conspirators were allegedly expecting a surprise response from law enforcement following their planned “event,” with one member of the authorities warning that they would “send everything they have to hunt us down.”
In order to prepare themselves, investigators said the suspects started identifying safe houses and built sleeping quarters where they hid after the attack.
In late May, Eskridge allegedly told the group that his six-acre rural property in Missouri would be converted into a safe house, complete with a basement hidden under the shed’s timbers. Authorities said Alvarez also identified an abandoned brick church in Nebraska as a second retreat.
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The suspects are said to have gone further, discussing emergency plans for workers who may be caught.
We will try to get them out of jail if necessary,” said Thomas.
4. A new list inspired by the “demonic” conspiracy of child sacrifice
Investigators said the alleged plot was driven by a mix of anti-government views, anti-Semitic beliefs and strange satanic conspiracy theories.
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According to court documents, Thomas told the FBI that he believed the US government was controlled by a secret group protected by the president that donated and ate babies.
Investigators also cited documents allegedly written by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old. Authorities said Proper kept a journal detailing his belief that a large group worships a demonic figure and engages in ritual child sacrifice.
Sadly, investigators noted that the magazine had a list of 46 targets, including politicians and celebrities. Court records allege that Proper and Eskridge actively researched targets using the website “TrackAIPAC.com,” which focused on lawmakers believed to be receiving campaign funds from pro-Israel lobbies.
Officials said Tycen Proper allegedly found several boxes of ammunition containing approximately thousands of rounds and two plates with AR-style magazines. (Department of Justice)
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5. A large arsenal funded by “graduate money” and crowdfunding
Prosecutors say most of the gang’s weapons were found by 19-year-old Proper, who allegedly quit his job and used about $3,000 of his graduation money to buy thousands of rounds of ammunition, plates, an AR rifle and a bullpen gun painted with an American flag.
According to court documents, the suspects first tried to collect money to carry out this attack. Investigators say Eskridge and Thomas encouraged gang members to raise $1,300 to buy drones and explosives intended for the operation.
