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IOW man arrested by FBI with 150+ explosives denied bond

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ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — An Isle of Wight man arrested by the FBI is back in custody after a Federal Judge denied his bond on Tuesday.

The FBI says their suspect, Brad Spafford, had over 150 improvised explosive devices on his property. This arrest marked the largest ever seizure of 'finished explosive devices' in the FBI's history.

Spafford was arrested back in December. The judge decided that Spafford should be detained until his trial.

Watch: Man arrested after FBI finds 150+ 'finished explosive devices' at his IOW home

Man arrested after FBI finds 150+ 'finished explosive devices' at his Isle of Wight home

Search warrants reveal Spafford is also accused of owning a modified rifle which agents say was unregistered.