ATF Philadelphia

Your call could save a life! Providing Gun Crime, Arson, or Explosives tips is easy and can be ANONYMOUS. ➡️ 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) ➡️ATFTips@atf.gov ➡️atf.gov/atf-tips. ➡️In Pa., text “ATFPHI” to 63975 & click the reportit® link that is texted back. #ATFTips

Your Experience. Our Mission. Up to $25K Bonus to Join the Fight against Violent Crime. Investigate firearms trafficking, arsons, and explosive incidents while managing cases end-to-end in a dynamic federal role. Competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and real community impact await. Do you have what it takes to be an ATF Special Agent? Find out at atf.gov/careers/specia…. #ATFJobs

ATF is issuing a final rule to formally codify National Instant Criminal Background Check System checks as part of the National Firearms Act approval process for individuals making NFA firearms. This aligns the regulations with existing statutory requirements and ATF’s long-standing operational practice. Read this final rule at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #NewEra

This Memorial Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of the brave Americans who gave their lives for this great nation. We will never forget their courage, their devotion, and the freedoms they fought to defend.

This Memorial Day, the Justice Department honors and remembers the brave men and women whose sacrifices secured the freedoms we cherish as a nation. Their courage and legacy will never be forgotten.

On #MemorialDay, ATF Philadelphia Field Division honors our service members who died in service of our Nation, from the Revolutionary War to today.

ATF is issuing a final rule to update its NFA regulations to match changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which lowers the tax remittance rate for certain NFA firearms. This update simply brings the regulatory text in line with current law. Read the final rule at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #NewEra

Today, U.S. Attorney Metcalf was honored to present the loved ones of fallen @PhillyFireDept Capt. Sean Williamson with our district’s Hometown Hero Award. The award commemorates the USA's 250th anniversary by celebrating the enduring ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility, which Capt. Williamson truly exemplified. The former Marine & 27-year PFD veteran was part of a team fighting a structure fire in June 2022, when the building collapsed, killing him and injuring several other firefighters. The blaze was later determined to be arson.

Individuals From Pennsylvania And California Charged With Firearm Offenses The indictment alleges that David Eliezer Pagan, Ramon Antonio Pagan-Acosta and Florivette Santiago-Rivera conspired to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a license, transfer firearms to an out-of-state resident, and make false statements during the purchase of firearms. Pagan and Pagan-Acosta are additionally charged in the indictment with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms, conspiracy to traffic firearms, and engaging in business of dealing in firearms without a license.  Finally, all defendants are charged in the indictment with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. @MDPAnews #StopGunTrafficking See News Release ⬇️

ATF is issuing a final rule to implement provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act related to contraband cigarette and smokeless‑tobacco trafficking. The rule lowers the CCTA threshold from more than 60,000 to more than 10,000 cigarettes, adds smokeless tobacco to CCTA coverage, expands who must keep records, adds reporting requirements for certain delivery‑sale businesses, and requires seized products to be used for law‑enforcement operations or destroyed. It does not apply to e‑cigarettes or vaping products. Read the final rule at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #NewEra

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BREAKING NEWS: @ATFPhiladelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force Members are assisting the Philadelphia Fire Marshal at the fire scenes in North Philadelphia. For further information contact @PhillyFireDept, the lead investigating agency.

Two Luzerne County Men Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses The indictment alleges that Jhaquil Moore, a/k/a “Twizz,” and Keith Hayes conspired to distribute quantities of cocaine in Luzerne County, and elsewhere. The indictment further alleges that Hayes possessed a stolen Glock 43x pistol, after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than a year in prison. @MDPAnews News Report ⬇️

Today, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti presented former @PghPolice officer Daniel Mead with a Hometown Hero Award in conjunction with #Freedom250 for Mead's bravery & dedication during the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/u…

BREAKING NEWS: ATF Allentown Field Office is assisting local and state authorities’ response to an explosive device incident in Catasauqua, Pa. For further information contact @AllentownFD or @PAStatePolice.

Veterans: Your mission continues! Your commitment to service makes you a strong fit for a career with purpose, impact, and adventure in federal law enforcement. ATF is offering up to $60K for new agents, $25K for experienced investigators, plus 25% LEAP pay. Veterans also receive hiring preference, age‑waiver options, and access to the SkillBridge program for transitioning service members. Explore the Special Agent career path at atf.gov/careers/specia…. #ATFJobs

ATF is removing the two sentences from its regulatory definitions of "machine gun" that included bump stocks. This directly implements the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Garland v. Cargill, which ruled that semiautomatic rifles with bump stocks are not machine guns under the National Firearms Act. The change aligns ATF’s regulations with the statute and the Court’s binding interpretation. Read the final rule at federalregister.gov/documents/2026…. #NewEra

The new ATF Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory is purpose-built to transform how law enforcement investigates violent firearms crimes. As the first forensic laboratory to specialize in DNA recovery from fired cartridge cases, FCGIL combines advanced DNA collection and analysis with a high-throughput workflow. This enables rapid development of investigative leads from crime scene evidence and felon-in-possession cases, linking suspects through the national DNA database hits and connecting crimes even when different firearms are used. “This laboratory is a force multiplier for law enforcement,” said ATF Director Robert Cekada. “It brings together DNA, casing acquisitions into NIBIN, firearm examinations, serial number restoration, latent fingerprints, and intelligence support in one place, allowing us to move faster and provide investigators with the leads they need. Every hour matters in a violent crime investigation, and this facility helps close that gap and strengthens our ability to go after those who use firearms to harm our communities.” Learn more about ATF labs at atf.gov/laboratories. #CrimeGunIntel

Today, ATF, in partnership with Wichita State University and its Midwest Criminal Justice Institute, announced the grand opening of the ATF Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory on the Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. U.S. Senator @JerryMoran (R-Kan.), Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche, @ATFHQ Director Robert Cekada, and @PresidentWSU Dr. Richard Muma made the announcement about the new facility. The lab will be positioned alongside the Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence, with the ATF Wichita Field Office nearby to create a powerful hub for combating violent gun crime. This milestone represents a significant advancement in ATF’s forensic capabilities and our partnerships with academia and law enforcement. More at atf.gov/news/press-rel…. #CrimeGunIntel

Watch Live Today at 10 a.m. ET: Senator @JerryMoran, @DAGToddBlanche, @ATFHQ Director Robert Cekada, and @PresidentWSU Richard Muma announce the new ATF Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory youtube.com/live/TJkCBPfRu…

This past weekend, LMA-HIDTA & the PA National Guard DDRO team were proud to support Cheltenham Communities That Care’s “Shine a Light on Prevention” event at Cheltenham High School.Thank you to Cheltenham CTC and all community partners who helped make this event a success!