Halton police arrest six following two-month drug and gun investigation

Halton police have arrested six people following a a drug and gun investigation based in Halton Hills.

On August 26, police concluded a two-month investigation in relation to a drug trafficking network based in Halton Hills that spanned across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Police say between Aug. 25 and 26, three search warrants were executed at residences in Georgetown and Toronto. Investigators seized guns, drugs and cash.

“The modified fully automatic nature of the firearm seized in this investigation illustrates a disturbing trend in the lengths individuals will go to protect their illicit drug trafficking networks. This investigation illustrates our officers’ dedication in interdicting these firearms and drugs, and holding those engaged in these reprehensible acts accountable,” said Inspector Dave Costantini, Halton Regional Police Intelligence, Drugs and Human Trafficking, in a statement.

Six individuals were subsequently arrested and charged for their alleged involvement. 20-year-old Aristotle Berlanguet of Georgetown, 20-year-old Adam Griffin of Georgetown, 40-year-old Gabriel Kopcsanyi of Toronto, 42-year-old Gabor Horvath of Etobicoke, 57-year-old Bill Chantzopoulos of Toronto and 62-year-old Virginia Dos Santos of Toronto were all arrested and charged with multiple offences.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact police.