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.
TBI warns Venezuelan gang invades Tennessee
In Operation Crime and Justice, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is sounding the alarm about a Venezuelan gang they say is operating in major cities across Tennessee. The TBI director warned the Venezuelan gang is in full force and on a path to increased violence,
‘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.
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 currently behind human trafficking rings, drug trade, and organized retail theft cross the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Faces Resurgence of Violent Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua in Major Cities
The violent Venezuelan gang "Tren de Aragua" has resurfaced in Tennessee cities, involved in various crimes including human trafficking and confrontations with cartels.
TBI reports increase in cases involving Venezuelan gang
Tren de Aragua originated as a prison gang out of Venezuela and is now considered a transnational criminal organization.
Official warns of violent Venezuelan gang resurfacing in Tennessee
According to Rausch, a Venezuelan gang named "Tren de Aragua" has been spotted in metropolitan areas across the Volunteer State.
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