The Untold Stories: ATF Indianapolis is taking on gun trafficking and violent crime

Nov 15 · 9 min

Law Enforcement Today

November 15, 2026 · 9 min · The Untold Stories

In Indianapolis, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) works with local, state, and federal partners to investigate gun trafficking, violent firearms offenses, arson, and explosives crimes. Their work helps keep illegally trafficked firearms off the streets, holds offenders accountable, and supports the officers and communities working to make Indianapolis safer day by day....moreShow less

In Indianapolis, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) works with local, state, and federal partners to investigate gun trafficking, violent firearms offenses, arson, and explosives crimes. Their work helps keep illegally trafficked firearms off the streets, holds offenders accountable, and supports the officers and communities working to make Indianapolis safer day by day.

SeriesThe Untold Stories

Transcript

ATF's Mission Against Violent Crime
Origins of Operation OPB and the Indianapolis Feud
Expanding the Investigation Through Surveillance and Evidence
Large-Scale Takedown and Results of Operation OPB
Commitment to Safer Communities