Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua now operating in 16 states: report
The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) is now operating in 16 states, according to a new Homeland Security memo cited by the New York Post.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 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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Opinion: TBI director’s warning doesn’t mean we should run out and add to the arsenal
In Tennessee, TBI Director David Rausch said on Fox, the gang has been involved in human trafficking operations and now ...
The TBI wants to ‘flush out’ drug offenders by testing Knoxville’s wastewater
It’s part of a pilot program pitched by TBI Director David Rausch during his testimony at this year’s Tennessee budget ...
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
TBI Director David Rausch told Fox News last week that the Tren de Aragua gang, out of Venezuela, has been working in ...
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 ...
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." ...
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 ...
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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.
TBI requests funding for proposed program to test wastewater for illicit drugs
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation requested $3 million at this year's budget meeting for a program to test wastewater. It ...
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 ...