Sources confirm the FBI has dismantled a sniper plot targeting the White House, with British counter-terror specialists brought in to advise on drone defence. The operation, which unfolded in the early hours of this morning, involved the arrest of two suspects, both US nationals, after a joint surveillance operation with the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command. Uncovered documents reveal the plot was sophisticated: the suspects had acquired a high-calibre rifle and plans for a drone-mounted explosive device.
The British advisory role focused on drone detection and neutralisation, drawing on experience from the 2018 Gatwick drone incident. A senior FBI official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: 'We are dealing with a new breed of threat. The collaboration with UK experts has been invaluable.
' The suspects are believed to have been inspired by online extremist material. This is a live story; more details to follow.
