A Cuban with legal permanent residency in the United States was arrested in Tennessee after a traffic stop ended with 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 10th on Highway 31 West, near Millersville, in Sumner County, for driving too close 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," responded Díaz Tamayo.
The inspection confirmed the presence of five weapons, three of which had been stolen in Texas, in addition to hundreds of cartridges of various calibers.
A extensive criminal record
Authorities confirmed that Díaz Tamayo is a well-known figure to law enforcement.
"He has a lengthy criminal record related to firearms and narcotics. He was arrested earlier this year for marijuana smuggling and is a known trafficker," 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 weapons.
When an agent informed him about those orders while he was in the patrol car, the Cuban denied knowing about them.
During the detention, he claimed that he was traveling to visit his family, stated that he is the father of two daughters, affirmed that he works every day, and insisted that he had not used drugs for more than two years.
The charges
Díaz Tamayo is facing charges for: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; theft of firearms; possession of drug paraphernalia; driving without a valid license; and two traffic violations.
The court set bail at $110,000. After paying it, he was photographed on July 15 outside the jail with an electronic monitor attached to 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 stated that that status will be reviewed in light of his criminal history.
Federal legislation states that certain firearm-related offenses can render a permanent resident deportable, even if they are not classified as aggravated felonies.
The situation has also intensified following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court issued in June 2026, which makes it easier to expel permanent residents with criminal records under certain immigration proceedings.
Díaz Tamayo must appear before the court again on July 27, while both the criminal proceedings and the evaluation of his immigration status by federal authorities continue.
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