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[FBI @FBI]

From April to present, through the Homeland Security Task Forces and the National Coordination Center, the FBI and interagency partners including HSI, DEA, ATF, IRS-CI, USMS, and CBP surged against Mexican cartels operating along the southern border of the US. #HSTF

⚫ 70+ agencies
⚫ 423 operations
⚫ 1,343 cartel members arrested
⚫ 47,971 border inspections
⚫ 2.5 Metric Tons of narcotics seized
⚫ 421 weapons confiscated
⚫ $700,000+ in US currency seized

[FBI @FBI]

Today’s story behind the numbers: This #FBI and the lifetime lockup of the leader of a violent gang that trafficked in drugs and murder.

John Pena and the Gorilla Stone Mafia—a faction of the national Bloods gang—were vicious drug dealers selling heroin, crack cocaine, and other narcotics on the streets of New York. They violently protected their turf with bloodshed, threats, and intimidation.

Pena was recently convicted at trial and received a mandatory life sentence late last month. The investigation was led by the FBI’s Metropolitan Safe Streets Task Force in New York, a force multiplier for protecting the community and taking dangerous thugs off the streets.

The FBI continues our record-breaking nationwide crackdown on gang violence, disrupting 2,450 violent gangs and criminal enterprises since last year—up 322%.

https://t.co/eSBixmhGwm

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CASE UPDATE from @FBIKansasCity: Union Leaders Convicted of Racketeering, Fraud, and Embezzlement of Union Dues

A federal jury convicted a North Carolina couple, a Missouri man, and an Ohio man in relation to a scheme involving theft of union-member dues through the award of no-show jobs, lavish travels and dinners charged to the union, unearned vacation payouts, and an unauthorized $7 million loan made to a union-related bank. According to evidence presented at trial, the defendants embezzled the funds of the Boilermakers Union over a 15-year period.

Read more: https://t.co/8uxRubcJu2

[FBI Director Kash Patel @FBIDirectorKash]

Great to be in Phoenix today addressing the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA) Spring Conference – ASCIA is one of the @FBI’s most important allies in this FBI’s working relationship with local law enforcement on investigations all over the country.

They work to collaborate and share information on strategic initiatives, policies, Fusion Centers, electronic and digital evidence collection, FBI trainings like our NCUTC program, preparation for the FIFA World Cup, and more - all allowing us to better work together.

Thank you to the attendees and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for hosting us.

We make America safer when our law enforcement partnerships are strong — and it starts with the critical work these men and women are doing on the ground every single day.

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CASE UPDATE from @FBINewark: Passaic Man Charged with Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

From approximately December 2025 to June 2026, Mohamed Sagha participated in one or more online chat groups wherein supporters of the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) discussed, among other things, potential attacks on targets within the United States, including places of worship.

Learn more about the investigation by the #FBI and our law enforcement partners: https://t.co/k3Wc8r5qWs

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CASE UPDATE from @FBIHouston: Sugar Land man sentenced for role in conspiracy involving smuggling firearms to Iraq

Hassan Al Gharawi, 54, will serve 63 months in federal prison following his conviction for conspiracy to violate gun export laws. From 2020 to 2021, Gharawi conspired with others to knowingly stockpile, conceal, and transport firearms in vehicle parts bound for Iraq. The defense argued Gharawi acted under duress from traffickers in Iraq, but the jury rejected those claims after seeing the extent of his involvement.

Learn more: https://t.co/gFjNfNo6NT

[FBI Cleveland @FBICleveland]

The partnerships you expect. The results you demand.

FBI Cleveland, together with its local, state, and federal partners are laser-focused on ensuring the nearly 6M people of Northern Ohio are safe from the threats and dangers of criminal enterprises. Take a look at our stats graphic from just the last three months.

Our latest operation focused on identifying and apprehending individuals seeking to engage in sexual activity with minors and demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts.

Through this strong interagency partnership, the operation resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals who traveled to northern Ohio with the intent to have sex with underage children. Those individuals are now being prosecuted through the justice system.
Our community matters and your partnership matters.

If you or someone you know is engaged in criminal activity, contact us at 1-800-CALL FBI. Your identity can remain anonymous when sharing tips, leads, or information.

[FBI @FBI]

As one of the world’s most prestigious organizations, the #FBI provides you unparalleled experiences, training, and career development opportunities.

Take a closer look inside @FBINorfolk to see how the FBI protects communities and where you could make an impact.

The FBI is ready to have you join us. The question is, are you? Apply today: https://t.co/LD76qNry0Y

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CASE UPDATE from @FBICincinnati: A Germantown man has been charged with illegal possession of a sawed-off shotgun and destructive devices.

Tony Houston, 40, was arrested after a search of Houston's residence recovered a sawed-off shotgun, as well as at least eight apparent destructive devices, including pipe bombs. The #FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team responded quickly to mitigate the threat. The Joint Terrorism Task Force and Germantown Police continue to investigate.

Read more: https://t.co/QtzOmuIOeP

[FBI Cyber Division @FBICyberDiv]

Alongside many of FBI Cyber Division’s trusted industry, US government, and international partners, Deputy Assistant Director Todd Hemmen participated last week in the Paris Cyber Summit 2026, stressing the need for continued international collaboration to impose costs on cyber adversaries. He highlighted the FBI’s joint operational successes with Europol and international partners and discussed how the cyber threat landscape will evolve in response to continued advances to AI.

[FBI @FBI]

Today’s story behind the numbers: This #FBI and the takedown of a prolific predator who used “sextortion” to terrorize children and families across the country.

Ramanan Pathmanathan of Toronto, Canada, spent years hunting down children to exploit. He ultimately contacted at least 145 young girls and boys over social media.

Posing as a teen from New Jersey, Pathmanathan coerced these minors into exposing themselves and engaging in sex acts with their siblings, other relatives, and even dogs. He then recorded these activities. Pathmanathan threatened to send revealing images to their family and friends if the children refused his demands. Some victims were as young as six years old.

Pathmanathan was recently given a 33-year prison term in the U.S., following a massive investigation by the @FBIHouston Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

This FBI continues our historic, nationwide crackdown on violent crimes against children and child abusers—arresting nearly 3,000 child predators and human traffickers since last year (up 70%) and identifying or locating nearly 7,000 child victims (up 144%).

https://t.co/3NCF9LqXP3

[FBI Sacramento @FBISacramento]

This week, a #Sacramento man was charged with unlawfully possessing explosive materials at Sacramento International Airport.

According to court documents, he attempted to go through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at the Sacramento International Airport and board a flight at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was wearing a scarf covering his face and latex gloves on his hands. In his carry-on bag, he had an M-type explosive device and a torch lighter capable of lighting the explosive, as well as a knife, scissors and scissor blades, an aerosol can, and zip ties, among other items.

For more information about this investigation, visit https://t.co/BNSwCQ3dsE.

[FBI @FBI]

FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches. Stay informed and report unsafe drone activity immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI. https://t.co/eWbiScWQvp

[FBI @FBI]

Learn how the FBI is using drones and partnerships with local law enforcement to keep @FIFAWorldCup events safe. https://t.co/v9Ep9UHobR

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.@FBIDirectorKash: "We're not just going coast to coast on fraud, we're going overseas."

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.@FBIDirectorKash: "We did something that other administrations refused to do - we followed the money!"

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.@FBIDirectorKash: "We made it a priority to go after the villains and terrorists and gang bangers that are targeting our kids."

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.@FBIDirectorKash: "If you wish to do harm to our citizens by igniting explosive devices or taking people hostage, we're going to come in that door and we're going to put you down."

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.@FBIDirectorKash: "We drastically reduced violent crime because we removed the bureaucracy and handcuffs from law enforcement and put them on the bad guys."

[FBI @FBI]

This week, Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey joined law enforcement leaders from across the country at the FBI-LEEDA 34th Annual Executive Training Conference to discuss leadership, partnership, and our shared mission of protecting the American people. Strong partnerships remain essential to addressing the evolving threats facing our communities and ensuring public safety across the nation.