Southern Ont. Police Service Records Biggest-Ever Gun Haul in Operation Against Drug and Weapons Network Halton Regional Police have disrupted a sophisticated drug-trafficking and firearms network operating in the Greater Toronto Area. Project Cyprus, a six-month investigation, culminated in the seizure of 24 handguns traced to the U.S., along with significant quantities of cocaine and opioids. This operation marks the largest firearm seizure in the history of the Halton Regional Police Service.

• Halton Regional Police busted a drug-trafficking and firearms network.
• The operation, named Project Cyprus, lasted six months.
• 24 handguns, traced to the U.S., were seized, along with over-capacity magazines and ammunition.
• Large quantities of cocaine and opioids were also confiscated.
• This represents the largest firearm seizure in the history of the Halton Regional Police Service.
• The network operated throughout Toronto, Halton, York, and Durham regions.