ATF Philadelphia
U.S. Department of Justice
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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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    WPMT FOX43
    @fox43
    4h
    ATF warns about the dangers of illegal explosives ahead of July 4th holiday
    ATF warns about the dangers of illegal explosives ahead of July 4th holiday
    From fox43.com
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    4h
    As fans prepare for #FIFAWorldCup2026 matches, please remember: Do not bring fireworks or any other ignitable materials to the stadium. Stay safe and enjoy the games responsibly. Submit tips to ATF at atf.gov/contact/submit…. #FIFAWorldCup2026
    Text reads: NO FLAME AT THE GAME
ATF is the federal agency responsible for investigating destructive devices, explosives, and arson.
ATF BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    CBS 21 News
    @CBS21NEWS
    5h
    With Independence Day knocking on Pennsylvania's door, the ATF Philadelphia division is warning residents of the dangers illegal explosives like M-80s represent.
    Government warns PA of dangerous illegal 'M-Device' explosives ahead of July 4
    From local21news.com
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
    7h
    DANGER! Illegal “M-device” Explosives Injure, Kill, and Threaten Our Neighborhoods ATF Urges Pennsylvanians to Not Use or Buy Them and to Report Their Manufacture and Sale “ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES are extremely VOLITILE and DANGEROUS. You put yourself and anyone around at risk of
    Text read: “ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES are extremely VOLITILE and DANGEROUS.
You put yourself and anyone around at risk of INJURY or DEATH by just handling them because THEY CAN EXPLODE ON THEIR OWN.
Their manufacture, storage and handling can lead to DEADLY EXPLOSIONS and FIRE.
When you buy them, you’re supporting DANGEROUS CRIMINAL activity.”
Eric DeGree, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Philadelphia F.D.
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    ATF Philadelphia
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFPhiladelphia
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 15
    ATF Accelerant and Explosives Detection K-9 teams, Certified Explosives Specialists, and Bomb Technicians have been deployed across the USA ahead of the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup2026 matches. These elite teams work alongside state and local law enforcement partners to secure
    ATF K-9 Murphy sitting in an empty stadium overlooking a FIFA World Cup 2026 pitch.
    ATF and partner law enforcement officers preparing to perform security sweeps at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles.
    ATF K-9 Murphy sitting in front of a FIFA World Cup 2026 banner.
    ATF and partner law enforcement officers preparing to perform security sweeps at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles.
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  • ATF Philadelphia reposted
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 13
    ATF and the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement unveiled a new NIBIN site in Honolulu this week, which is named after Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. State and local law enforcement partners use ballistic intelligence
    Forensic lab workspace named after Honolulu Police Officer Suzanne O NIBIN Site.
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 15
    Welcome @ManateeSheriff to the NIBIN network! ATF looks forward to providing Sheriff Rick Wells and team rapid, actionable ballistic leads to help Manatee County disrupt cycles of violence and solve gun crimes even faster. Together, we’re using cutting-edge intelligence to keep
    Welcome to NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Florida.
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    ATF HQ
    U.S. Department of Justice
    @ATFHQ
    Jun 15
    ATF is proposing to clarify Special Occupational Taxpayer requirements under the National Firearms Act. FFLs will owe one SOT fee per business activity (manufacturing, importing, or dealing) at each location, regardless of the number of Gun Control Act licenses held for that
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces proposed rule clarifying special tax payments per business activity under National Firearms Act.
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