Tennessee Authorities Alert Public to Venezuelan Gang Threat

TL;DR
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has warned about the presence of the Venezuelan gang "Tren de Aragua" in major cities across the state, primarily involved in human trafficking. However, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler stated that their gang unit currently has no active investigations related to this gang, nor are there any identified members in local correctional facilities. The TBI's alert aims to raise awareness, although the situation is not yet considered a direct threat to residents.
- Sheriff: No KCSO investigation involving Venezuelan gang reemerging in Tennessee WATE 6 On Your Side
- TBI Director David Rausch remarks on Tren De Aragua WBBJ-TV
- ‘We are concerned’: State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee WKRN News 2
- TBI Director warns public about presence of Venezuelan gang in Tennessee Action News 5
- TBI: Dangerous Venezuelan gang is in ‘every major city’ in Tennessee WVLT
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