FBI Arrests Suspect in 2021 Washington, D.C. Pipe Bomb Case

Federal agents have arrested a suspect in connection with two pipe bombs left outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C. The devices were discovered on January 5, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrest on Monday. It follows a nearly five-year investigation into the mysterious case. Officials found the unexploded bombs in separate alleyways. The devices prompted evacuations but did not cause any injuries. The investigation, which the FBI labeled a domestic terrorism probe, involved reviewing thousands of tips and pieces of digital evidence. The suspect's identity and specific charges are expected to be released following an initial court appearance. Authorities have not publicly linked the suspect to any specific group or motive. The arrest marks a major breakthrough in a long-unsolved case that heightened security concerns during a tense period in U.S. politics.