A Cuban with legal permanent residency in the United States was arrested in Tennessee after a traffic stop led to the discovery of five firearms—three of which were reported stolen—and nearly 800 rounds of ammunition inside the truck he was driving.
The detainee was identified as Frank Osmani Díaz Tamayo, 37 years old. According to WKRN News 2, agents from the Drug Task Force of Judicial District 18 intercepted him on July 10 near Millersville, in Sumner County, for driving too closely to the vehicle in front of him and committing a lane violation.
Before registering the truck, an agent asked him if he was carrying firearms.
"Do your job," replied Díaz Tamayo.
The inspection confirmed the presence of five firearms, three of which had been stolen in Texas, along with hundreds of cartridges of various calibers.
A lengthy criminal record
The authorities stated that Díaz Tamayo is a well-known figure to law enforcement.
"He has a extensive criminal record related to firearms and narcotics. He was arrested earlier this year for marijuana trafficking and is a known smuggler," stated a member of the anti-drug group.
In addition, there were outstanding arrest warrants against him in Colorado and Nebraska for failing to appear in court in cases related to drugs and firearms.
When an officer informed him about those orders while he was sitting in the patrol car, the Cuban denied knowing about them.
During the arrest, he stated that he was traveling to visit his family. He claimed to be the father of two daughters, affirmed that he works every day, and maintained that he had not used drugs for over two years.
The charges
Díaz Tamayo faces charges of: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; theft of firearms; possession of drug paraphernalia; driving without a valid license; and two traffic violations.
Justice set bail at $110,000. After paying it, he was photographed on July 15 outside the jail with an electronic monitor placed on his left ankle.
ICE analyzes its immigration situation
The case could also have immigration consequences.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to WKRN that Díaz Tamayo is a legal permanent resident, but noted that this status will be reviewed in light of his criminal history.
Federal legislation establishes that certain crimes related to firearms can make a permanent resident deportable, even if they are not classified as aggravated offenses.
The situation has become more severe following a decision by the United States Supreme Court issued in June 2026, which makes it easier to expel permanent residents with criminal records in certain immigration proceedings.
Díaz Tamayo must appear again before the court on July 27, while both the criminal proceedings and the evaluation of his immigration status by federal authorities continue.
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