A dozen police agencies in East Tennessee tell WBIR they have not seen any activity related to "Tren de Aragua."

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.

While state leaders are sharing concerns about a “violent” Venezuelan gang reemerging and operating in major Tennessee cities, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said the sheriff’s office’s gang unit does not have any active investigations involving the gang.

A Middle Tennessee sheriff took to social media Monday to assure his community that there is "no indication" of Venezuelan gang activity in Putnam County.