FBI Seizes Largest Explosives Cache in Virginia

The FBI has seized over 150 homemade explosives from Brad Spafford's property in Virginia, marking the largest such seizure in the agency's history. Spafford was arrested on December 17 on charges of possessing an unregistered short-barrel rifle, with additional charges likely due to the explosives found in a detached garage and his home. The investigation began after a neighbor reported Spafford's activities, including the use of explosive devices and extremist rhetoric. The devices, primarily pipe bombs, included some marked 'lethal' and were found alongside riot gear and bomb-making materials. Prosecutors argue Spafford expressed support for political violence and was affiliated with extremist ideologies, while his defense claims there is no evidence of intent to commit violence. Spafford remains in custody pending further court proceedings.