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Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua Spreads to Tennessee Cities Amid Open Border Policy

Nov 14, 2024, 04:10 PM

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a warning about the presence of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the state. The gang, known for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and arms smuggling, has reportedly established operations in major cities across Tennessee due to the Biden-Harris administration's open border policy. This development has raised concerns among state officials, with the TBI director highlighting the gang's violent nature and its potential impact on public safety. The gang's activities are said to include human trafficking operations, and its members have been spotted in metropolitan areas, prompting a call for increased vigilance and law enforcement efforts. Some are looking forward to January 20th, anticipating a change in policy that might address this issue.