Federal authorities arrested a suspect on Thursday for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committees in Washington, D.C., just before the Capitol incursion on Jan. 6, 2021.
The suspect has been identified as Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia, The New York Post reported.
Cole, 30, was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday morning and a news conference will be held at the Department of Justice to provide further details to the public.
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This represents a breakthrough for law enforcement officials who’ve been seeking a solid lead for almost five years.
Cole has been charged with placing the bombs, which did not detonate. He has also reportedly been linked with radical political views. His motive, however, is still unclear
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