🚨ATF Led HSTF Operation Summit City Sweep, Fort Wayne, Indiana. @USAO_NDIN @ATF_Chicago @FortWaynePolice @AllenCoSheriff @IndStatePolice @New_Haven_PD @USMarshalsHQ @DEACHICAGODiv @HSTaskForce
Great partnerships lead to tremendous results in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Thank you all for your partnership, hard work and dedication. 🇺🇸 💙 💪
🚨 OPERATION SUMMIT CITY SWEEP, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 27 defendants charged in an ATF-led violent crime initiative targeting straw purchasing, thefts of firearms from FFLs, drug trafficking, and felons in possession of firearms. ATF and our partners recovered 105 firearms (with 29 NIBIN linked shootings), seized $250K, and 18 kilos of cocaine. Check out the video to learn more about the collaborative efforts behind the operation.
@TheJusticeDept @ATFHQ @ATFDirectorRC @USAO_NDIN @FortWaynePolice @IndStatePolice @AllenCoSheriff Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @NewHaven_IN @DEACHICAGODiv @USMarshalsHQ @HSTaskForce #HSTF
Congratulations Chief Robert Tracy and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on their selection for the Model Cities Initiative Grant. I am proud of ATF’s partnership with SLMPD. We look forward to continuing our work together. Taking violent offenders off the streets of St. Louis 💥 🇺🇸
.@TheJusticeDept announced that St. Louis was selected as one of four jurisdictions nationwide to receive more than $68 million through the Model Cities Initiative, a federal effort focused on reducing violent crime, restoring law and order, and strengthening public safety.
As part of the initiative, ATF will play a key role in enhancing intelligence-sharing and violent crime investigations. "This will lay the foundation for the development of a real time crime center, which will link up with ATF's Crime Gun Intelligence Center, where we'll use NIBIN, eTrace and DNA to help identify the people responsible for committing the most violent crimes in the city and remove those violent offenders from the streets as soon as possible," said @ATFDirectorRC.
Read more about each Model City:
Jackson: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
St. Louis: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
Jacksonville: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
Baton Rouge: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d….
Let’s be clear: No ATF agents will be at polling places. ATF’s only Election Day role is unarmed civilian staff carrying out routine DOJ election monitoring duties. Claims otherwise are false.
Our agents remain focused on their core mission: reducing violent crime, targeting firearms traffickers, and holding violent criminals accountable while protecting the rights of law-abiding Americans. Protecting the innocent. Pursuing the violent.
Grateful to @WichitaPolice and all our partners on Operation Iron Sights: 34 defendants charged, 58 firearms seized, including a case against a suspect accused of attacking an ATF agent with a gun. Attacking our people will not weaken our resolve. 🇺🇸💪
Today, Chief Joe Sullivan joined U.S. Attorney Ryan Kreigshauser, the KBI, ATF Director Robert Cekada, and U.S. Marshal Ronald Miller at the Operation Iron Sights press conference.
The operation brought together federal, state, and local law enforcement to apprehend dozens of defendants accused of firearms and drug trafficking offenses in the Wichita-Sedgwick County area.
We thank our partner agencies for their work to keep our community safe.
Press Release: justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/usao-…
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Today, I accepted the resignation of ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider. Robert has been a trusted advisor and has ably led ATF’s legal and policy work, strengthening the agency’s operations in countless ways. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best as he returns to George Mason University, which is fortunate to have him back. Best of luck, Robert.🇺🇸. atf.gov/news/press-releases/…
Terrance Davis terrorized Detroit and tried to murder ATF agents. Our people and partners stopped him.
He now faces at least 17 years in federal prison.
Outstanding work by ATF, Detroit Police, Michigan State Police and our federal prosecutors. Proud to stand with you.
A Detroit man admitted to shooting to kill ATF Special Agents. Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of the agents, which occurred during a heated chase with law enforcement in November 2025.
“Terrance Davis is a poster child for what ATF and its partners prioritize: identifying and apprehending serial shooters in our communities. Davis terrorized Detroit neighborhoods by repeatedly shooting into homes and vehicles. He then chose to shoot at ATF agents attempting to take him into custody. Our agents and law enforcement partners didn't back down,” said @ATFDetroit Special Agent in Charge James Deir.
More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/….
ALT Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to trying to kill ATF Special Agents.
FEWER IOIs. MORE INSPECTIONS PER INVESTIGATOR.
In FY26, our Industry Operations Investigators (IOIs) reached a five-year high in compliance inspections per investigator. Proud of their hard work and focus.
Law-abiding firearms dealers are our first line of defense against straw purchasing and firearms trafficking. We’re working with industry to get compliance right, protect lawful commerce, and keep firearms out of criminal hands.
#ATF #ATFHQ #WeAchieveMoreTogether 🇺🇸
A COWARDLY AMBUSH. A FALLEN HERO. CONVICTED FELON IN CUSTODY, AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE.
Eric Lewis, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms, now faces federal charges in this horrific attack.
We stand with the Seiber and Rodriguez families and every member of Philadelphia PD. ATF and our partners will use every lawful tool to pursue justice. We owe them nothing less.
#ATF #ATFHQ #ATFPhiladelphia #PhillyPolice #USAO_EDPA #DOJ 🇺🇸
City Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, Wounding of Officer Hector Rodriguez III
Eric Lewis was indicted on charges arising from the ambush shooting this month that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber and seriously wounded his partner, Philadelphia Police Officer Hector Rodriguez III.
The five-count indictment charges the defendant with interference with interstate commerce by robbery, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, theft of a firearm that has moved in interstate commerce, and possession of a stolen firearm and stolen ammunition.
“These federal firearms charges are an important step to hold this suspect responsible for the violent, repugnant, and cowardly acts he is accused of,” said ATF Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in Charge Eric DeGree. “These firearms and related charges are serious offenses with significant mandatory prison sentences. In cooperation the United States Attorney, Philadelphia Police Department and other partners, ATF is committed to use the entire scope of lawful authority to pursue violent criminals who unlawfully utilize firearms to commit violence against law enforcement and our communities.”
@USAO_EDPA @PhillyPolice
See News Release ⬇️
justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/cit…
ALT Text reads: “These federal firearms charges are an important step to hold this suspect responsible for the violent, repugnant, and cowardly acts he is accused of. These firearms and related charges are serious offenses with significant mandatory prison sentences. In cooperation the United States Attorney, Philadelphia Police Department and other partners, ATF is committed to use the entire scope of lawful authority to pursue violent criminals who unlawfully utilize firearms to commit violence against law enforcement and our communities.” Eric DeGree Special Agent in Charge, ATF Philadelphia Field Division ATF seal in front of Liberty Bell
Trafficking firearms to criminals and cartels fuels violence. Push guns and meth into our communities, and ATF and our partners will come after you.
11 defendants now face federal charges in Abilene. Proud of our team and our partners. Strong partnerships. Relentless focus = Safer communities.
#ATF #ATFHQ #ATFDallas #FBI #AbilenePD #USAO_NDTX #DOJ #WeAchieveMoreTogether
This 11 defendant takedown removed
firearms traffickers for the cartels, drug dealers, and other cartel facilitators from the streets of Abilene.
@ATFHQ @ATFDirectorRC @ATFDallas @abilenepd @FBI @USAttorneys @HSTFNCC @bigcountryhome @Abilene_News @CityOfAbilene
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The mission is clear. The results speak for themselves.
Partnerships make us stronger. Working shoulder to shoulder with our federal, state, and local partners, we turn crime gun intelligence into cases and hold firearms traffickers accountable. We achieve more together.
To traffickers and straw purchasers: If you put firearms in the hands of criminals, expect ATF at your door.
To our agents and partners: You have my respect, my support, and my sincere thanks.
#ATF #USAODC #USAOEDNC #PGPD #MPD #DCSafeAndBeautifulTaskForce #WeAchieveMoreTogether
An ATF-led enforcement surge operation targeting violent crime & firearms and drug trafficking networks in the Piedmont Triad has resulted in 104 arrests and the seizure of 163 firearms. Full details in the release atf.gov/news/press-releases/…
ALT ATF Agents and local and state chiefs and sheriffs stand at a podium to discuss a recent law enforcement operation in the Piedmont Triad in NC.
ALT Recovered firearms are displayed on a table during a press conference.
MORE RESULTS. FEWER AGENTS. SHARPER FOCUS.
We’re referring more traffickers and straw purchasers for prosecution, and we’re doing it with fewer special agents.
In FY26, per-agent referrals under 18 U.S.C. §§ 932 and 933 rose 155%.
Behind that number are ATF special agents doing the hard work: building cases and going after the people who put firearms in the hands of criminals.
I’m proud of these men and women. Their focus is clear, their work matters, and American communities are safer because of it.
CONFUSED ABOUT ATF’S MISSION? LET ME BE CLEAR.
We go after straw purchasers who lie to put firearms in prohibited hands. We go after traffickers who supply violent criminals. And we go after criminals who misuse firearms.
Law-abiding Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights are not the target.
As ATF Director, that is my focus. My team is delivering: firearms trafficking charges referred for prosecution are up 33% year over year.
We investigate. Prosecutors make charging decisions. Courts decide the cases. That’s how the system is supposed to work.
I’m proud of the men and women of ATF. They are focused on the mission: holding criminals accountable and making American communities safer.
FIREARMS TRAFFICKERS FACE FEDERAL CHARGES.
Agee and Harris have prior felony convictions involving robbery and firearms offenses. Now, Brian “B” Agee and Frank “Fatboy” Rayvone Harris face federal charges alongside Arnise Lecresha Young, Antonique Whitaker, and Christian Shedetta Atkinson in an alleged firearms trafficking network moving dozens of guns from North Carolina into D.C. and beyond.
Young and Whitaker hold D.C. Special Police Officer licenses. Anyone entrusted with protecting the public must be held accountable when they allegedly help arm criminals.
Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI), including firearms tracing, NIBIN, and touch DNA, helps us connect crime scenes, identify shooters, and expose the trafficking networks supplying them.
I’m proud of our ATF agents and our partners on the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, including @USAO_DC, @USAO_EDNC, @PGPDNews, and @DCPoliceDept. We will follow the firearms, dismantle trafficking networks, and pursue those who fuel violence in our communities.
Traffic firearms to criminals, and ATF will find you and hold you accountable. Operating across state lines will not save you.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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🚨Breaking News🚨 As promised, NFA guidance and FAQs will be posted at 3:30PM today. Please check atf.gov
🚨FALSE🚨
We agree: Biden's attempt to impose universal background checks was unlawful. That's why we proposed repealing it.
The Judge ALSO threw out unrelated provisions that help the firearms industry, including definitions of "purchase" and "sale."
Our approach is clear: REPEAL what's unlawful. KEEP what works.
@ATFDirectorRC :
Some places continue to recover many out‑of‑state crime guns, especially along the East Coast. But when local officers use ATF’s tools, they solve shootings faster and stop repeat offenders sooner. The data shows these approaches work. Stronger tracing = safer communities.
More police departments are using ATF’s eTrace system than ever before. New national data shows that eTrace’s trace-to-crime ratio jumped 9.4% in 2025. That means investigators are using tracing more and getting better information to stop illegal trafficking and violent offenders. More tracing helps ATF spot trafficking routes, identify repeat sources, and support safer neighborhoods nationwide. More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/…. #WeAreATF #CrimeGunIntel
ALT A forensic expert examines a disassembled firearm using precision tools on a white evidence sheet marked with ATF labels.
🚨 This Week at ATF:
ATF agents and our partners shut down violent offenders and illegal firearms activity across multiple states, from stopping a planned attack in Texas to seizing dangerous machine gun conversion devices in Michigan. Every day, ATF works to hold violent criminals accountable while protecting the rights of law‑abiding Americans.
Update: Cybersecurity Incident.
We have not confirmed the authenticity, nature, or scope of the material claimed to have been released today, so I cannot provide additional details at this time. Our team is moving quickly with DOJ and other federal partners to assess these claims and take appropriate actions. Again, the affected system was separate from ATF’s enterprise network. I wanted you to hear this directly from me. xitter.twitterapi.xyz/ATFHQ/status/209445539…
ATF is aware of claims concerning the possible publication of data allegedly obtained during the previously disclosed cybersecurity incident involving a standalone system used in connection with CALEA. We are working with @TheJusticeDept and other federal partners to assess these claims and take appropriate actions. As stated previously, the affected system was separate from ATF’s enterprise network. ATF has not confirmed the authenticity, nature, or scope of the materials at issue.
More at atf.gov/news/press-releases/….
ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces an update on a cybersecurity incident. August 31, 2026.