A 42-year-old businessman identified as one of the top 3 regional drug targets was arrested in a police operation in Mangaldan, Pangasinan.

Authorities seized 55 grams of suspected shabu worth P374,000 during a search at the suspect's residence in Brgy. Embarcadero on October 2.

“During the serving of the search warrant, matagumpay na nakakuha yung ating mga operatiba ng more or less 55 grams doon sa place na sine-search, na aabot na P374,000 na market value,” Mangaldan Police Chief PLtCol. Roldan Cabatan said.

The suspect, who was not yet named by the police, is believed to be operating across multiple provinces in Region 1.

*“*Naging top 3 sa regional... sa kalakaran sa iligal na droga, kaya naging priority list sa regional. Yung area of operation is whole region ng Region 1,” Cabatan said.

Police continue to investigate the suspect's possible connections in the illegal drug trade.

The suspect faces charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.