Federal prosecutors have charged five men with allegedly planning a coordinated attack using explosive-laden drones and sniper teams at a UFC event held near the White House. The suspects reportedly intended to target so-called 'high-value targets' at the high-profile sporting occasion. The FBI says it successfully foiled the plot before any attack could be carried out. The case highlights growing security concerns around the use of commercial or modified drone technology as a potential weapon in domestic terror plots. Authorities have not yet disclosed the full identities or affiliations of all five suspects. The incident underscores the increasing challenge law enforcement faces in monitoring and neutralising drone-based threats at large public events.
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