Chattanooga Chief of Police John Chambers issues a statement on the Venezuelan Gang known as Tren de Aragua.

The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has received multiple inquiries regarding the potential presence of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua within the city of Chattanooga. At this time, CPD has no evidence to indicate that the gang is actively operating in our city.

As your Chief, your safety is of the utmost importance and we will not tolerate any form of criminal activity or threats to your safety. Our officers and investigators remain vigilant in their daily responsibilities, continuously monitoring for any signs of gang-related activity. To date, there have been no confirmed instances or indications of Tren de Aragua’s presence within Chattanooga. Additionally, there are currently no validated members of this gang within our jurisdiction, nor are there any active CPD investigations related to their activities.

The Chattanooga Police Department, in partnership with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and all of our law enforcement partners, remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We will continue to take all necessary measures to protect our residents and maintain public safety.

As always, CPD urges our community members to be aware of their surroundings and if you see something, say something. Working together makes our community safer.