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.
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."
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: 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.
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 gang activity in Putnam County.
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.
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 ...
Authorities say story of Venezuelan gang members attempting to drug women at a bar is false
KPD posted a screenshot of a text thread going around claiming Venezuelan men were arrested after trying to roofie women at Cool Beans Bar and Grill.
Tren de Aragua has already set up shop in these 16 states, Homeland Security warns
Homeland Security officials last week were warned in an internal department intelligence memo about the prison gang’s growing ...
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‘No evidence’ of Venezuelan gang in Chattanooga area after TBI director raised flags
After the director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warned a Venezuelan gang is operating ... Fox News last ...
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East TN counter-trafficking group talks misconceptions surrounding the crime
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recently issued a warning about a Venezuelan gang operating in the state. While ...