ATF Atlanta (@ATFAtlanta) / X

ATF Atlanta

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ATF Atlanta

@ATFAtlanta

Official account for ATF's Atlanta Field Division, covering the state of Georgia. 1-888-ATF-TIPS or [email protected]. Information is not collected from here.

Joined February 2019

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US Attorney NDGA
@NDGAnews
Jun 5
ATLANTA – Five Atlanta men, including a U.S./Jamaican dual citizen, have been charged with numerous offenses involving the alleged trafficking of hundreds of stolen firearms to the Caribbean. justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/f… @HSIAtlanta @ATFAtlanta @USPIS_ATL @Atlanta_Police
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 6
ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
ATF is proposing a technical update to amend the language in its subset of regulations under the Arms Export Control Act to match the terminology already used in the State Department’s U.S. Munitions List. Aligning these definitions would reduce ambiguity for Federal Firearms
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 4
On duty to secure FIFA World Cup 2026™ stadiums, players, and fans this summer are ATF’s Explosives Detection K-9 teams. These talented dogs detect explosives, firearms, ammo and accelerants. Thanks @FOX54News for showcasing our K-9s! Watch at:
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 4
ATF acts on credible information to solve crimes every day. If you see something in your neighborhood involving violent gun crime or suspicious gun activity: 📞 Call: 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) 🌐 Online: atf.gov/atf-tips 📲 App: ReportIt® mobile app, available for
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 5
Protecting communities, one investigation at a time. ATF's Certified Fire Investigators are highly trained specialists who provide expertise and guidance on fire origin and cause determinations, violent crime investigations involving arson and arson-for-profit, as well as provide
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 5
Join the fight against violent crime by investigating firearms, arson, explosives, and more. New agents receive up to a $60,000 signing bonus. No prior law enforcement experience required, recent graduates and early career professionals are encouraged to apply today at
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
May 29
Ever considered becoming a federal agent? Now is the time to join! New agents qualify for up to a $60,000 signing bonus and experienced law enforcement professionals can receive up to $25,000 to transfer. Tackle violent crime involving firearms, arson, and explosives. Enjoy full
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U.S. Attorney SDGA
@SDGAnews
May 26
Two previously convicted felons found in possession of a firearm face years in prison after sentencing in federal court.
Convicted felons sentenced to federal prison for possession of a
From justice.gov
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
May 28
ATF is amending regulations to remove the triplicate submission requirement for the attestation when importing plastic explosives on Form 6. Current processing no longer needs three copies, making this an outdated paperwork burden. The change eliminates unnecessary duplication
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
May 21
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
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GA AG Chris Carr
@Georgia_AG
May 18
OPERATION RED RECOIL: Proud to partner w/ the Richmond Co. Sheriff’s Office, @ga_dps, @FBIAtlanta & @ATFAtlanta to disrupt gang activity & narcotics trafficking in the Augusta area. — 24 arrested — 29 firearms recovered — fentanyl, cocaine & other drugs seized & off the streets
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
May 1
DYK? #NIBIN is ONLY used for criminal investigations and does NOT capture or store ballistic information acquired at the point of manufacture, importation or sale. In its 29-year history, it has generated more than 1 million leads. See some of the examples of violent crimes
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