FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Thursday that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the plot to place pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee the night before the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
According to authorities, this arrest brings significant momentum to an ongoing investigation into threats made against key American institutions. Patel revealed that a man was apprehended in connection with placing two pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters - sites crucial for pivotal events that unfolded at the Capitol during the insurrection.
The details of the suspect remain under wraps as Patel declined to provide further information, emphasizing instead the progress made towards ensuring the security of key American infrastructure. This arrest marks an essential breakthrough in the FBI's pursuit of justice, offering relief to those directly impacted by the threats and potentially preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
According to authorities, this arrest brings significant momentum to an ongoing investigation into threats made against key American institutions. Patel revealed that a man was apprehended in connection with placing two pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters - sites crucial for pivotal events that unfolded at the Capitol during the insurrection.
The details of the suspect remain under wraps as Patel declined to provide further information, emphasizing instead the progress made towards ensuring the security of key American infrastructure. This arrest marks an essential breakthrough in the FBI's pursuit of justice, offering relief to those directly impacted by the threats and potentially preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.