A conspiracy to assassinate senior US leaders using snipers and drones was thwarted by the FBI last week, sources confirm. The plot, uncovered during a routine surveillance operation, targeted the White House during a planned UFC event. Documents obtained by this newsroom reveal the suspects had acquired high-calibre rifles and modified commercial drones.
One source described the plan as 'sophisticated and chillingly close to execution.' Two individuals are in custody, with a third being sought. The FBI has declined to comment on the identities of the intended victims, but sources indicate the plot aimed at 'multiple senior officials.
' The White House has not responded to requests for comment.
