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ATF Philadelphia
U.S. Department of Justice
@ATFPhiladelphia
Official account for ATF's Philadelphia Field Division, covering the state of Pennsylvania. Contact 888-ATF-TIPS justice.gov/doj/privacy-po…
Philadelphia, PA
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    Aug 20, 2025
    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) ➡️[email protected] ➡️atf.gov/atf-tips. ➡️In Pa., text “ATFPHI” to 63975 & click the reportit® link that is texted back. #ATFTips
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Your call could save a life.
Call: 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477)
E-mail: ATFTips@atf.gov
Web: www.atf.gov/atf-tips
App store: Reportit®
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
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    ATF is proposing to amend the definition of “importation” under GCA and NFA regulations. The changes would: •Create a parallel exclusion from import requirements for items placed in Customs Bonded Warehouses, matching the existing exclusion for Foreign Trade Zones. •Remove the
    ATF proposes amending firearm import rules for customs-bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones under RIN 1140-AA93.
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
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    Don’t let DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES wreck your summer. PROTECT YOURSELF, your FAMILY and your NEIGHBORHOOD by reporting sales and manufacture. Report dangerous activities at the ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), [email protected], atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI”
    Text reads: ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES are DANGEROUS, not Festive! 
Protect yourself, your family and your community from dangerous illegal explosives.
Report sales and manufacture.
Call 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov, web atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975.
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    22h
    HSTF case: Illegal Alien from Canada Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Smuggle 65 Handguns from U.S. into Canada Durante King-Mclean of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for conspiring with others to illegally traffic in
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“Firearms trafficking is a serious crime that puts guns in the hands of the criminals that terrorize our communities in the United States and Canada. 
King-Mclean’s lengthy sentence reflects the seriousness of his crime and shows the heavy penalties perpetrators can expect. 
This case also demonstrates the strength of our cooperation with our local and international law enforcement partners to protect our communities from violent gun crime.”
Eric J. DeGree, Special Agent in Charge ATF Philadelphia Field Division
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    U.S. Attorney MDPA
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @MDPAnews
    22h
    Homeland Security Task Force Case: Illegal Alien from Canada Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Smuggle 65 Handguns from U.S. into Canada @ATFPhiladelphia @HSIPhiladelphia @PAStatePolice justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/h…
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 22
    When we work together, we win together. ATF, @HSI_HQ, and our state and local partners continue to work side by side to identify criminal networks, disrupt trafficking and keep communities safe, at the #FIFAWorldCup2026 and throughout the year. @HSTFNCC @DHSgov
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    Jun 22
    BREAKING NEWS: @ATFPhiladelphia members are assisting the West Norriton Fire Marshal at the four-alarm warehouse fire at the 2500 block of Industry Lane in West Norriton Township. For further information contact West Norriton Fire Marshal, the lead investigating agency.
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 
ALERT!
(888) ATF-TIPS, www.ATF.gov, @ATFHQ
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    FOX 29
    @FOX29philly
    Jun 22
    Firefighters are battling a massive fire that erupted Monday at a warehouse facility in West Norriton. fox29.com/news/3-alarm-f…
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 22
    ATF is proposing to clarify rules for importing firearm barrels and frames/receivers with dual sporting and non-sporting use. FFLs may import them if a sporting configuration exists at the time of importation. Once lawfully imported, the parts may be used in sporting,
    ATF proposes rule for importing dual-use firearm frames, receivers, or barrels.
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 22
    A young fan stopped to shake hands with an ATF Special Agent at the @FIFAWorldCup match in Kansas City. Asked why, he said: “Because they help us. If there are any bad guys out there, they’ll protect us.” ATF agents and K-9 teams are working around the clock to keep spectators
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF Columbus
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFColumbus
    Jun 22
    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of $2.500 for information leading to the arrest of Anthony Scott. Anthony Scott is wanted by the ATF in the Southern District of Ohio. He has a federal warrant for various drug and firearms
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    ATF Columbus
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFColumbus
    Jun 22
    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of $2.500 for information leading to the arrest of Isaiah Chancellor. Isaiah Chancellor is wanted by the ATF in the Southern District of Ohio. He has a federal warrant for various drug offenses.
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    Jun 22
    ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES cause dangerous INJURIES and DEATHS every year – especially to hands, arms, and eyes. You risk your and your family’s safety when you use or even just handle Illegal explosive devices. Report dangerous activities at the ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS
    Text reads: Celebrate SUMMER with your EYES and LIMBS intact. 
Illegal explosives are unpredictable and DANGEROUS. 
ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 19
    ATF is proposing to simplify machine gun transfers between licensed manufacturers, importers, and dealers in two limited situations: •Demonstrating firearms to government entities •When a licensee is discontinuing business The changes reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens,
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes updated rules for transferring machine guns between qualified licensees under new reform.
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 19
    Veterans: continue serving your country at ATF! Your dedication 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 are encouraged to apply for ATF Special Agent positions at ATF with veteran's preference and age waiver benefits.
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