Arrested on drug charges, evaded police, becomes elusive
On the break of dawn, May 1, 2025, around 6:20 AM, a drug bust went down at Caimito Street, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City. Caught red-handed were two individuals - Kenneth Sanchez Tabada, a 38-year-old ex-convict from Punta Princesa, and Ronel Carmelotes Stella, a 45-year-old e-bike driver, known to Mambaling Police Station.
Tabada, a resident of Sitio Manga, was apprehended with three packages of shabu, while Stella was carrying one.
Police were on patrol and stumbled upon these two individuals involved in a "debt-for-drugs" exchange, colloquially known as a drug deal.
Once taken into custody, the duo's belongings were searched. /Warning: What follows contains hypothetical information, as I lack real-time updates.
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In the interest of preserving community safety, the police continually monitor suspected drug activities.
Upon questioning at the station, they might have uncovered more details about their network, suppliers, and any other potential accomplices.
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The drug bust on Caimito Street, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, on May 1, 2025, resulted in the apprehension of Kenneth Sanchez Tabada and Ronel Carmelotes Stella. Tabada, a resident of Sitio Manga, was found with three packages of shabu, while Stella had one. This incident, classified as a "debt-for-drugs" exchange, is a crime under the category of crime and justice, and was considered a general-news event. Though more information may be uncovered during the interrogation, the police's investigation will likely extend to their contacts, suppliers, and any potential accomplices.
