Summary
The FBI has arrested a person believed to have planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic headquarters in Washington, D.C., the night before the 2021 Capitol riot. This arrest comes nearly five years after the incident, which was previously unsolved.
Key Facts
- The FBI arrested a suspect in a nearly 5-year-old case involving pipe bombs.
- The bombs were found near the Republican and Democratic headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- The incident occurred the night before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
- The bombs did not explode.
- Security footage showed the suspect wearing a mask, glasses, gray hoodie, and gloves.
- The suspect used a backpack to carry the bombs.
- FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had recently announced a new investigation strategy.
- The FBI has not commented yet on this development.
