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.
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.
Venezuelan gang's human trafficking operations surge in Tennessee's four major cities
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss Tren de Aragua gang activity in the four major cities in his state.
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, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said the sheriff’s office’s gang unit does not have any active investigations involving the gang.
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.
‘We are concerned’: State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee
Rausch expanded on the issue in Tennessee, including ongoing efforts to gather intelligence and what the TBI wants the general public to know. The video came after Rausch, along with other department heads, sat before Governor Bill Lee at a budget meeting Tuesday and warned that the gang had resurfaced.
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 aware of any members or activities in Knoxville.
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.
Murfreesboro police combat claims that video shows human trafficking by Venezuelan gang
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department is combatting social media rumors regarding a video that ...
Violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in viral expansion mode
In just a few short years, the hyper-violent Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua has gone viral in 16 U.S. states and is ...