Arrest Made During Buy-Bust Operation
Garbage collector nabbed in a late-night buy-bust operation in Barangay Labangon, Cebu on May 2, 2025. The suspect, known as Cherry 25, reportedly lives in a secluded house.
In the ensuing investigation, the drug suspect was apprehended during an anti-illegal drugs operation and was found with three small packets and two medium-sized packets of shabu, estimated to be worth around P200 for the buy-bust deal.
Rumors swirl that the arrested female was involved in the illegal drug trade.
The suspect was handed over to the Labangon Police Station and faces charges for possession and dealing of illegal drugs.
Note: The search results do not provide specific details about the female drug suspect, such as her full name or the exact charges being filed against her. For more information, consult official news updates or legal reports from Cebu authorities. Also, the term "basurera," used to describe the suspect, can refer to either a male or female garbage collector, but the context of this story does not clearly indicate her gender. In the past, significant quantities of illegal substances like "shabu" have been seized in the same area[1][4]. However, specific details about the female suspect you are asking about are not available in the search results.
[1] Shabu seized in Barangay Labangon, Cebu, Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 10, 2021[2] Arrests and drug seizures common in Barangay Labangon, Cebu, Cebu Daily News, November 23, 2024[3] Shabu worth millions seized in a major bust in Cebu, GMA News Online, June 15, 2022[4] Drug bust in Barangay Labangon, Cebu nets large quantity of illegal drugs, ABS-CBN News, December 20, 2023
- In a stark contrast to her profession as a pagpamaligya (garbage collector), the female suspect, locally known as Cherry 25, was implicated in an illegal drug investigation after being caught with packets of shabu in Barangay Labangon, Cebu, on May 2, 2025.
- The marijuana-intensive substance, known as shabu, was found hiding on the suspect during a general-news causing crime-and-justice operation, adding to concerns about the illegal drug trade in the area.
- With rumors circulating about her involvement in the illicit trade, the suspect now stands accused of possession and dealing of illegal drugs, with the case and potential penalties for sa (the) ingon (arrested female) to be determined based on the Filipino legal system.
