FBI Makes Arrest in Five-Year Pipe Bomb Investigation Ahead of Capitol Riot

Federal agents have arrested a suspect in connection with two pipe bombs discovered in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The devices were found near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic political parties. The arrest marks a major development in an investigation that has remained unsolved for over five years. The FBI has not yet released the suspect's identity or the specific charges. A former FBI special agent stated that investigators will now focus on building a case. This will involve examining the suspect's motives, movements, and any potential connections to other events of that day. The discovery of the unexploded bombs added a layer of serious threat to the security crisis surrounding the Capitol breach. Authorities evacuated several blocks while bomb squads safely disabled the devices.