🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF arrested multiple gang members in Puerto Rico in an HSTF operation, secured charges against firearms traffickers with cartel ties, celebrated crime fighting successes in D.C. and St. Louis, trained military EOD specialists, and raised awareness of straw purchases in Florida. Our fight against violent crime remains relentless as we work every day to build safer communities across the nation. ➡️ Assisted #HSTF operation in Puerto Rico arresting 70 cartel members ➡️ Seized 1,250 pounds of cartel-sourced marijuana and six firearms from cross-border drug trafficker ➡️ Reached milestone of removing 2,000+ firearms from criminals in Operation Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful ➡️ Led St. Louis operations, arresting almost 250 and removing more than 100 firearms from violent offenders ➡️ Traveled to Alaska to train Army and Air Force EOD specialists in post blast investigation techniques ➡️ Began a firearms straw purchase educational campaign in Florida with NSSF and local partners ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, arsonist, and firearms and drug traffickers from neighborhoods across the country. Learn more at #WeAreATF ▻ ↧