Recently, police arrested 32-year-old singer Ceceilia Mercado, also known as Sessi, in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
She used a fake diplomatic tag on her Audi Q5. The incident, recorded and now viral, occurred at 7 p.m. on Sunny Isles Boulevard, drawing varied public reactions.
Reports say police spotted a fake diplomatic tag on Mercado’s car during a traffic stop. It wrongly labeled her as a “diplomat” and “ambassador at large,” claiming she was a non-citizen with a non-expiring plate. When asked for her driver’s license, Mercado showed her passport and wouldn’t leave the car.
The situation worsened when an officer grabbed Mercado’s arm in the car, prompting her passenger, Scott Huss, to loudly protest. Huss claimed the officers had no jurisdiction and threatened legal action. Despite his protests, they pulled Mercado out and handcuffed her.
Mercado admitted she had a Florida driver’s license but didn’t say why she hadn’t shown it earlier. The incident sparked social media debate, with some criticizing the police and others saying Mercado should have complied.
After the incident, the Sunny Isles Beach Police stated they stopped Mercado for traffic violations and she claimed “immunity.” They discovered the diplomatic tag on her car was fake, which led to her arrest for using a counterfeit tag.
Mercado was released on a $2,500 bond. The incident highlights issues with fake diplomatic tags and law enforcement challenges. It underscores the complexities of traffic stops and the need for compliance with police directives.