Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee may become violent

Law enforcement agencies across Tennessee respond to TBI’s report of Venezuelan gang activity
Several law enforcement agencies and lawmakers have released statements following the TBI’s recent comments regarding the presence of a Venezuelan gang’s activity in the state.
TBI director: Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee may become violent
Rausch claims the gang is involved in human trafficking here in Tennessee and, based on its operations in other states, will soon expand into retail theft rings and the drug trade.
TBI Director warns public about presence of Venezuelan gang in Tennessee
State investigators are asking Memphians to keep an eye out for a Venezuelan gang they say is resurfacing in Tennessee.
TBI: Dangerous Venezuelan gang is in ‘every major city’ in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - State leaders are warning of a dangerous gang that formed in prisons in Venezuela called Tren de Aragua that has been spotted in all major cities in Tennessee. TBI Director David Rausch said the gang has been known for human trafficking and bringing Venezuelan women to the United States and Tennessee illegally.
Local law enforcement react to TBI Venezuelan Gang statement
After the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) spoke about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua activity, local law enforcement are reacting to his statements.
TBI warns of Venezuelan gang resurfacing across state, including Memphis
TBI Director David Rausch told Governor Bill Lee that Venezuelan gang "Tren De Aragua," or "TDA," is behind human trafficking rings, drug trade and organized retail theft cross the state of Tennessee.
‘They are in numbers here’: TBI director warns of violent Venezuelan gang resurfacing in Tennessee
The director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is warning that a violent Venezuelan gang has resurfaced in Tennessee.
12 East Tennessee counties, cities say they have not seen Venezuelan gang activity
A dozen police agencies in East Tennessee tell WBIR they have not seen any activity related to "Tren de Aragua."
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Opinion: TBI director’s warning doesn’t mean we should run out and add to the arsenal
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Putnam County sheriff says there is 'no indication' of Venezuelan gang in area
A Middle Tennessee sheriff took to social media Monday to assure his community that there is "no indication" of Venezuelan ...
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Officials disagree on presence of Venezuelan gang
State and local officials disagree over the presence of a Venezuelan gang accused of significant criminal activity.
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Knoxville Police on Venezuelan gang: No investigations in Knoxville
While the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warned of a violent Venezuelan gang in Tennessee, the Knoxville Police are not ...
No record of Venezualen gang activity at popular Knoxville bar and restaurant, police say
Rumors about a Venezuelan gang are continuing to circulate around social media, prompting response first from East Tennessee ...
TBI expresses concern over Venezuelan gang tied to human trafficking
The TBI director adds that the gang has returned following several arrests in 2023 and they’re working to stop them before ...
Sheriff: No KCSO investigation involving Venezuelan gang reemerging in Tennessee
While state leaders are sharing concerns about a “violent” Venezuelan gang reemerging and operating in major Tennessee cities ...
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'Pathway to more violence': Tren de Aragua linked to human trafficking
The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is running human trafficking operations in Tennessee, and authorities expect their crimes ...