FBI discovers largest ever stash of explosives in Virginia farmhouse

In a shocking discovery, the FBI has uncovered what is being described as the largest cache of explosive devices in its history.

Over 150 homemade bombs, some marked as “lethal,” were found during a raid at the Virginia farmhouse of 48-year-old Brad Spafford.

This finding, reported by CBS citing court documents, was part of an investigation that began in early 2023, following a tip from a concerned neighbor, per Caliber.Az.

The search, which took place on December 17, revealed a terrifying collection of explosives—some stored in a garage and others packed in a backpack within a bedroom.

But the most chilling discovery came from Spafford’s freezer, where he had stored a jar of hexamethylenetriperoxydiamine, a volatile substance that can explode from friction or temperature changes. This dangerous chemical was stored in the freezer alongside groceries, marked with labels saying “dangerous” and “do not touch,” which raises further alarm about its accessibility to his family.

Court documents show that Spafford, despite having lost three fingers in a previous accident while dealing with explosives, continued his dangerous activities. Authorities revealed that he had used photographs of US President Joe Biden as shooting targets at a local range. Moreover, after the assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump in 2020, Spafford allegedly expressed hope that “someone wouldn’t miss Kamala,” referring to Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

The FBI has described Spafford as an extreme danger to the community, especially considering his past actions and rhetoric. He remains in custody while prosecutors argue that his release would pose a serious threat to public safety.

In contrast, Spafford’s defence team claims there is no substantial evidence to support the idea that he posed a direct threat to anyone. They argue that Spafford is a “hard-working family man with no criminal record,” denying any mental health issues or history of addiction. Despite this, the significant arsenal found at his property, including materials designed to make explosive devices, has led law enforcement to urge that he remain behind bars.

By Tamilla Hasanova