Information about Marvin Richardson's resignation was published several minutes after 3pm of Polish time. Reuters agency, which is the first passed on reports about changes in ATFcites two sources familiar with the case.
“Marvin's departure may deepen the vacuum in the management of the agency, which the task is to study crimes related to firearms, bombs and arson. Officials of the Department of Justice proposed a merger ATF with an American drug control agency (Dea – red.) ” – napisano.
USA. FBI director removed from the position
A dozen or so hours earlier, the Reuters agency announced the removal of the office of the office for alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives Dyrektora Fbi Kasha Patela. The secretary of the American army Daniel Discroll was appointed in his place.
The pan was headed by ATF from the end of February. He took this position a few days after He was appointed the head of the FBI.
As Reuters informed, changes in the management of ATF are related to the changes planned by officials of the Department of Justice. ATF is to be combined with the US Second Enforcent Administration (agency for fighting drugs). The goal is to reduce administration costs and reduce the number of officials.
ATF is a Federal United States agency created on July 1, 1972. He deals with crimes related to, among others illegal alcohol production, firearms, bombs and arson, their prevention, as well as compliance with the regulations and federal regulations within its full name.