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August 31, 2026 - ATF update on cybersecurity incident

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is providing an update on the cybersecurity incident it previously disclosed affecting a legacy, standalone system. ATF is aware of claims concerning the publication of data obtained from an ATF standalone system. The claims concern the release of material related to ATF investigative matters from ATF’s CALEA system, a system used in connection with the federal Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA).

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August 31, 2026 - ATF, joint partner investigation leads to 81 gang members facing charges for drug trafficking and firearms violations as part of HSTF Initiative

Puerto Rico — Attorney General Todd Blanche announced 81 members of a violent drug trafficking organization have been charged federally following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The FBI and the Puerto Rico Police Department successfully led the takedown and arrest yesterday of 70 defendants charged who are members of this violent drug trafficking organization that had been active for years throughout the West side of Puerto Rico.

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August 26, 2026 - 2025 International Firearms Trace Data Reports

View the latest firearms trace data reports for Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico.

July 17, 2026 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection, Title - Application to Amend Federal Firearms License - ATF Form 5300.38

Comment Period: July 17, 2026 to September 15, 2026

July 17, 2026 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Request for Relief from Explosives Disability - ATF Form 5400.31 (OMB Number 1140-0076)

Comment Period: July 17, 2026 to September 15, 2026

Last Updated: July 13, 2026