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 names major cities in Tenn. infiltrated by violent Venezuelan gang
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reveals more details tonight on the Venezuelan gang moving into some of Tennessee's largest cities.
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.
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in 'every major city' of Tennessee: TBI
Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, has a presence in every major city in Tennessee, according to officials.
TBI Director Says Violent Venezuelan Gang Operating In Chattanooga, Other Large Tennessee Cities
The director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said Friday that the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is operating in Chattanooga and other large cities across the state. David Rausch said the gang was active in Middle Tennessee two years ago, but left after some arrests were made for human trafficking.
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.
‘We are concerned’: State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee
TBI director warns of violent Venezuelan gang resurfacing in Tennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, shared his outrage in a Friday press release after learning the group was operating openly in the state.
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 more violent crimes are committed. Gov. Bill Lee relea
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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 ...
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Sheriff's office: "No active investigation" of Venezuelan gang activity in Hamilton County
There is 'no active investigation' underway in Hamilton County after the TBI reported that members of a Venezuelan gang has ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 aware of any members or activities in Knoxville.
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TBI Director David Rausch remarks on Tren De Aragua
In response to media inquiries and public interest about the transnational Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, TBI’s Public Affairs Office is making available the following remarks from Director ...