Robert Cekada retweeted
🚨 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 , 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
➡️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
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Robert Cekada retweeted
.@ATFHou led a coordinated multi-agency operation across East Texas this week, resulting from a 2022 firearms burglary investigation in Jasper. Seven suspects were taken into custody, with an eighth already incarcerated on an unrelated charge.
“These arrests demonstrate exactly en federal, state, and local partners unite behind a shared mission,” said ATF Houston Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel. “Our investigators worked relentlessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice."
Thanks to our partners from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Jasper Police Department, @USMarshalsHQ Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, Lufkin Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations-Beaumont, @FBI Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. More at atf.gov/news/press-rel…. #WeAreATF
“These arrests demonstrate exactly en federal, state, and local partners unite behind a shared mission,” said ATF Houston Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel. “Our investigators worked relentlessly to identify those responsible and bring them to justice."
Thanks to our partners from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Jasper Police Department, @USMarshalsHQ Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, Lufkin Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations-Beaumont, @FBI Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. More at atf.gov/news/press-rel…. #WeAreATF
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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.
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.
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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 irearms 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/usa…
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Robert Cekada retweeted
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 irearms 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/usa…
The operation brought together federal, state, and local law enforcement to apprehend dozens of irearms 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/usa…
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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-rel…
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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.
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 entifying 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-rel….
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Robert Cekada retweeted
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 entifying 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-rel….
“Terrance Davis is a poster child for what ATF and its entifying 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-rel….
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Robert Cekada retweeted
🚨This Week at ATF: ATF shut down a gun trafficking ring, arrested violent criminals, investigated a mass gang shooting, and secured significant sentencing for violent felon with #CrimeGunIntel. ATF is on the frontlines to ensure violent criminals are held accountable while the mericans are protected.
➡️Shutdown a gun running crew trafficking firearms from North Carolina to D.C.
➡️ATF led operation against violent in North Carolina resulting in 104 arrests, 163 firearms seized
➡️Investigating gang shooting in Arkansas where two people were killed and several others injured
➡️Secured 43-year sentence using #CrimeGunIntel to link suspect’s gun to 12 shootings in Wisconsin
➡️Joined multi-agency operation targeting violent offenders in Houston, arresting dozens
➡️Participated in security planning for 2028 LA Olympics
ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms and drug traffickers from the streets and help make cities across the country safer. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
➡️Shutdown a gun running crew trafficking firearms from North Carolina to D.C.
➡️ATF led operation against violent in North Carolina resulting in 104 arrests, 163 firearms seized
➡️Investigating gang shooting in Arkansas where two people were killed and several others injured
➡️Secured 43-year sentence using #CrimeGunIntel to link suspect’s gun to 12 shootings in Wisconsin
➡️Joined multi-agency operation targeting violent offenders in Houston, arresting dozens
➡️Participated in security planning for 2028 LA Olympics
ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms and drug traffickers from the streets and help make cities across the country safer. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
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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 trafficking. We’re working with industry to get compliance right, protect lawful commerce, and keep firearms out of criminal hands.
#ATF #ATFHQ #WeAchieveMoreTogether 🇺🇸
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 trafficking. We’re working with industry to get compliance right, protect lawful commerce, and keep firearms out of criminal hands.
#ATF #ATFHQ #WeAchieveMoreTogether 🇺🇸
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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 🇺🇸
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 artner, 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/c…
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Robert Cekada retweeted
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 artner, 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/c…
Eric Lewis was indicted on charges arising from the ambush shooting this month that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber and artner, 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/c…
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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
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
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-rel…
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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 ilding 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.
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 ilding 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.
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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 et.
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.
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 et.
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.
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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 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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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 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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Robert Cekada retweeted
U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle announces charges against five individuals on 13 counts of gun trafficking and conspiracy to commit gun trafficking: "We're gonna be looking for you, we're gonna find you and we're gonna prosecute you."
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Robert Cekada retweeted
🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF shut down a gun theft ring, broke up illegal narcotics operations, responded to an active shooter event, arrested a gun trafficker, and uncovered trafficking operation led to guilty pleas. ATF is on the frontlines and working behind the scenes to ensure eld accountable while the rights of law‑abiding Americans are wholly protected.
➡️In an ATF-led #HSTF operation, ATF & partners charged 20 suspects in a gun theft ring where nearly 1,500 firearms were stolen
➡️ATF and federal and local partners arrested more than a dozen suspected drug dealers during a raid on LA’s Skid Row
➡️Led major raid in Spokane in case tied to Sinaloa Cartel
➡️Ensured lengthy prison sentence for gang leader in Alaska who purchased 70 firearms, some of which were linked to shootings
➡️Responded to active shooter on I-35 in Iowa, seized rifles, pistols and a shotgun from suspect
➡️Arrested gun trafficker in Texas who was supplying crime guns
➡️ATF firearms tracing that uncovered a trafficking operation along the U.S.-Canada border led to four guilty pleas
➡️@ATFDirectorRC announced the results from Operation Show Me Justice, an ATF-led high-impact violent crime enforcement surge in St. Louis
ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms and drug traffickers from the streets and make communities across the country safer. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
➡️In an ATF-led #HSTF operation, ATF & partners charged 20 suspects in a gun theft ring where nearly 1,500 firearms were stolen
➡️ATF and federal and local partners arrested more than a dozen suspected drug dealers during a raid on LA’s Skid Row
➡️Led major raid in Spokane in case tied to Sinaloa Cartel
➡️Ensured lengthy prison sentence for gang leader in Alaska who purchased 70 firearms, some of which were linked to shootings
➡️Responded to active shooter on I-35 in Iowa, seized rifles, pistols and a shotgun from suspect
➡️Arrested gun trafficker in Texas who was supplying crime guns
➡️ATF firearms tracing that uncovered a trafficking operation along the U.S.-Canada border led to four guilty pleas
➡️@ATFDirectorRC announced the results from Operation Show Me Justice, an ATF-led high-impact violent crime enforcement surge in St. Louis
ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, firearms and drug traffickers from the streets and make communities across the country safer. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
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