WASHINGTON — A Virginia man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, officials said.

The arrest of Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, is the first breakthrough in the nearly five-year-old case, which spawned numerous conspiracy theories.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Cole faces charges of interstate transportation of an explosive device and attempted destruction using explosive materials.

“There could be more charges to come,” Bondi said at a press conference.

Bondi declined to speculate on whether the pipe-bombing was politically motivated, saying the investigation was ongoing.

The pipe bombs — placed outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) a

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