Dark Gray Van With Texas Plates Suspected In Trafficking, Benton County TN


Police received a tip about a dark gray Mercedes passenger van with Texas plates suspected in human trafficking. The vehicle was reported speeding and driving recklessly. The driver attempted to evade another driver and was last seen turning into a gas station near US-641 in Tennessee.
Audio|Source: Tennessee Highway Patrol District 8
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Transcript:
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Stand by for a human trafficking logo from the TVI.
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All units feel the lookout for a dark gray Mercedes passenger van with blackout windows, Texas 28[1], Kilo,
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Sulu, Charlie, 73,
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40, occupied by (name withheld) with tattoos, and both arms. Break.
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TBA received a tip.
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The caller said the vehicle was speeding and reckless stated she attempted to slowdown when she did then slowdown and got behind the caller.
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Caller and thought the few minutes later the vehicle stood up and proceeded to get behind them as they were exiting near parent campus exit.
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Caller stated the vehicle was exiting on 641, however, when the caller indicated they were turning right, vehicle then turned left.
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Caller advised they were able to see the vehicle had turned to a gas station on the south side, however, unsure of the name of the gas station.
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All units been looking up for a dark-ray Mercedes, passenger van, Texas 28[1], kilos, do move Charlie 7-340.
Police codes explained
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[1]
28: Vehicle registration/plate check
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Location mentioned:
US-641, Tennessee
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