ATF is on the ground in Clermont County, Ohio, bringing specialized technical expertise with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network capabilities to support local law enforcement efforts in fighting gun crime. This mobile hub, based at @ClermontSheriff, will serve as a base for analyzing crime scene evidence and spent shell casings which will help investigators quickly connect violent crimes, identify offenders, and hold violent criminals accountable. Together, we’re working to reduce violent crime and protect our communities. More at #WeAreATF# #CrimeGunIntel# #NIBIN# @ATFColumbus

▶️NIBIN Win: In June 2024, a Florida drive by killed a mother and her 4 year old. A tip identified the shooter. One month later in Georgia, that same suspect crashed during a chase and ran into the woods, dropping a bookbag. Atlanta ATF K-9s found the bag, with his ID and two guns inside, one with a machinegun conversion device. His DNA was on both guns. NIBIN showed that one of those guns was used in an Atlanta shooting two weeks earlier. He was arrested, pled guilty, and was sentenced in August to 25 months. The Florida murder case is still pending trial.

🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our law enforcement partners took arsonists, a D.C. drug trafficker, a Mexican cartel operative, and a Florida bomb maker off the streets and into custody, ensuring they face justice. We also deployed cutting edge mobile crime fighting technology to Ohio and celebrated the exceptional dedication of our workforce during our annual awards. Every action we take reflects our unwavering commitment to combating violent crime and safeguarding communities nationwide. This is why we show up every day: to make America safer, one case at a time. ➡️ Arrested a drug boss in D.C., seizing large quantities of illicit narcotics bound for the streets ➡️ Assisted in the investigation into bomb maker in South Florida ➡️ Worked with Mexican officials to arrest violent Los Rusos cartel member ➡️ Arrested serial shooter in Detroit; NIBIN-linked shootings led to confession ➡️ Investigated $1.3M arson; led to six arrests in Virginia ➡️ Honored 300+ ATF employees and partners at annual awards ceremonies ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, arsonist, and firearms and drug traffickers from neighborhoods across our nation. Learn more at #WeAreATF#

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 #CrimeGunIntel#