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Who Is Brian Cole? FBI Arrests DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Tied to January 6

Who Is Brian Cole? FBI Arrests DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Tied to January 6

Summary

The FBI arrested Brian Cole in connection with two pipe bombs placed in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021. These bombs were found and made safe before they could explode. The investigation aimed to identify the person responsible using video footage.

Key Facts

  • The FBI arrested a suspect named Brian Cole.
  • Cole is linked to pipe bombs found in Washington, D.C.
  • The bombs were placed on January 5, 2021.
  • They were near the Democratic and Republican national committee offices.
  • The bombs did not explode and were made safe.
  • The investigation used video surveillance to find the suspect.
  • The arrest is part of a lengthy investigation starting from the events before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

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