Arrest reportedly made in case of pipe bombs planted on eve of US Capitol riot

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Edward Helmore and agenciesDecember 4, 2025 at 03:02 PM
Arrest reportedly made in case of pipe bombs planted on eve of US Capitol riot

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US authorities have reportedly made an arrest in connection with the pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C. on January 5, 2021, the eve of the Capitol riot. The FBI had been investigating the incident, in which a suspect placed pipe bombs near both locations, since the event occurred. The pipe bombs were rendered safe, but the FBI stated they could have been lethal, and then Vice President-elect Kamala Harris had been in close proximity to one of the devices. The suspect was reportedly apprehended in Virginia and is expected to appear in court in Washington D.C. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has remained a mystery and spawned numerous conspiracy theories.

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