White House UFC terror plot 'ringleader' is a Mexican illegal immigrant, DHS confirms
A plot to carry out a mass casualty event at the UFC White House event on June 14 has been foiled, with five suspects arrested and their alleged weapons and communication details uncovered. The alleged ringleader, Abraham Alvarez, is a Mexican illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa and was granted deportation relief through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in 2014. The plot allegedly involved using drones equipped with explosives to force an evacuation from the White House event, followed by a team of snipers opening fire on the crowds.
- ▪Abraham Alvarez, the alleged ringleader, is a Mexican illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa and was granted deportation relief through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in 2014.
- ▪Five co-conspirators were arrested for allegedly planning to use drones equipped with explosives to force an evacuation from the White House event.
- ▪Alvarez was responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the planned attack, according to federal investigators.
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White House White House UFC terror plot 'ringleader' is a Mexican illegal immigrant, DHS confirms Abraham Alvarez is a DACA immigrant who allegedly used the name 'Shepherd' while organizing plans for White House attack By Robert Schmad , Katelyn Caralle Fox News Published June 18, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video USSS calls alleged UFC terror plot ‘unique’ as new details emerge New information on an alleged UFC terror plot against a White House event reveals planned drone attacks, sniper teams and a White House gate storm. Five suspects were arrested and their alleged weapons and communication details were uncovered.
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