Overview

• Federal prosecutors charged Grzegorz Vandenberg with transporting explosives in interstate commerce with intent to kill, injure or intimidate law enforcement officers.
• He allegedly bought six mortars carrying 60 grams of gunpowder each plus 36 large fireworks from a New Mexico travel center on June 12, claiming special forces training.
• After Vandenberg disclosed his violent plan, a store cashier recorded his Montana license plate and alerted authorities, leading to his June 13 arrest in Arizona.
• Vandenberg remains in federal custody and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted under federal explosives statutes.
• The protests began June 6 in response to immigration enforcement raids at local businesses.