ATF Philadelphia

Reducing violent crime doesn’t mean going after the firearms industry or law-abiding gun owners. @ATFDirectorRC: violent offenders “need to be separated from the law-abiding community.” Watch the full interview at youtube.com/watch?v=PHoT11Jr…. #WeAreATF

Nearly 56,000 firearms seized from criminals. And traffickers are now charged with material support to terrorist organizations. @ATFDirectorRC on ATF’s recent results. More at youtube.com/watch?v=PHoT11Jr…. #WeAreATF

🚨CASE HIGHLIGHT: ATF Director Cekada was in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this week, where federal, state, and local partners just announced the results of Operation Summit City Sweep. Since Sept. 14, this ATF-led, #HSTF operation led to: ➡️Arrest of 27 defendants for violent crime and drug- and gun-trafficking charges ➡️Recovery of 105 firearms, linked through NIBIN to 29 shootings ➡️Seizure of 18 kilos of cocaine and $250K in cash The goal of the operation was to cut off the pipeline of firearms to those driving violence in the community. More at justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/us-…. @ATF_Chicago

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the 1,290 veterans who continue serving our nation as members of the ATF team. Their sacrifice, commitment, and dedication to service strengthens our mission every day. To all veterans, thank you for your service to our country and your continued impact on our communities. Your sacrifice and dedication have made our nation stronger and our communities safer. For those interested in continuing their service, ATF offers opportunities to make an impact in the fight against violent crime. Learn more at atf.gov/news/press-releases/…. #VeteransDay #WeAreATF

🚨 ATF is hiring Industry Operations Investigators! ATF IOIs help safeguard communities by conducting inspections, supporting investigations, and working with the firearms and explosives industries to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. ATF has openings at multiple locations across the country. Interested in a career with purpose? Go to atf.gov/careers/industry-ope… to learn more, or apply today at usajobs.gov/job/892086400. This job announcement closes Nov. 16 or after 1,000 applications are received. #ATFCareers #NowHiring

🔬 Happy National STEM Day! At ATF, STEM professionals help advance criminal investigations through forensic science, engineering, biology, chemistry, fingerprint analysis, firearms examination, and more. Ready to make an impact through science and technology? Learn more about STEM careers and internships at ATF at atf.gov/careers/careers-fore…. #NationalSTEMDay #ForensicScience #ATFCareers

🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our law enforcement partners arrested firearms burglars, helped secure the extradition of a major drug trafficking leader, investigated an arson targeting a police station, uncovered an illegal firearms trafficking operation, secured conviction for kidnapping conspirators, and disrupted a network manufacturing and selling machine gun conversion devices. ➡️Mississippi: Investigated an arson at a police station, leading to the arrest of a suspect in Alabama ➡️Texas: #HSTF investigation led to the arrests of seven suspects connected to a 2022 firearms dealer burglary ➡️Arizona: Co-founder of an online group that manufactured and sold machine gun conversion devices sentenced to federal prison ➡️New York: ATF and partner investigation resulted in the extradition of an Ecuadorian drug trafficking leader to the United States to stand trial ➡️Texas: Search warrant execution led to the seizure of 175 firearms and an unregistered machine gun from a suspected FFL firearms trafficker ➡️Michigan: ATF investigation led to the convictions of five defendants involved in a violent kidnapping and robbery conspiracy targeting a family member ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms traffickers, and drug traffickers from our communities, while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF

Three Philadelphia men tied to a violent conspiracy including the murder of a carjacking victim and a potential witness, as well as roughly 30 additional carjackings, were sentenced to life in prison, while two others received decades behind bars. The case was developed thorough an investigation by the @ATFPhiladelphia, @FBIPhiladelphia, @PhillyPolice, @CBPMidAtlantic, @HSIPhiladelphia, and other partners in the Philadelphia Carjacking Task Force and prosecuted by the @USAO_EDPA. More at justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/thr….

About three years ago, NFA forms could take up to 14 months to process. Today? Less than 24 to 48 hours on average for several types of forms. @ATFDirectorRC sat down with the Armed Citizen podcast to discuss how ATF cut the wait. Watch the full interview at youtube.com/watch?v=SiKsjynS….

.@ATFDirectorRC spoke with FFLGuard TV about why doing the right thing by the American people is personal for him. Watch the full interview at youtube.com/watch?v=LhDFt4p3…. #WeAreATF

#ICYMI: ATF leaders joined our law enforcement partners at #IACP2026 to highlight ATF's priorities in combating violent crime, strengthen collaboration, and showcase #CrimeGunIntel tools. More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/…. #WeAreATF

When the court ruled, ATF asked one question: How do we, within our authorities, expand the benefits of this ruling to the American people? @ATFDirectorRC explained on the Armed Citizen podcast. More at youtube.com/watch?v=SiKsjynS….

🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our partners disrupted major gun and drug trafficking operations, secured critical sentences for violent offenders, and advanced key shooting and arson investigations nationwide. ➡️ Oregon: 97 firearms seized; 17 arrested in a major drug and gun trafficking operation ➡️ Pennsylvania: Gang member sentenced to life +30 years for involvement in violent crimes, including the murder of a police sergeant ➡️ North Carolina: #HSTF investigation seized drugs, guns, and stolen vehicles; multiple suspects charged ➡️ Florida: NIBIN match led to arrest of juvenile in FAMU homecoming shooting ➡️ Arizona: Guilty verdict in Diné College arson case causing $10M in damage ➡️ Illinois: ATF assisted in garage explosion investigation; suspect charged with aggravated arson ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals and safeguarding our communities, while protecting the rights of law‑abiding Americans. #WeAreATF