A Stoney Creek man is facing numerous weapons-related charges after Halton police located dozens of firearms during an investigation.

Officers were called to a home in Oakville last Thursday for reports of a man with a gun.

Police located and arrested a man who they say was carrying a loaded handgun.

Investigators learned the man owned several registered firearms and officers executed search warrants in Burlington and Stoney Creek.

Police found 69 restricted, non-restricted, and prohibited guns.

Paul Galardo, 60, is facing 17 firearm and prohibited weapons charges. He has been held for a bail hearing in Milton.

Anyone with additional information that could help police with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Cst. Shane Glenfield at 905-825-4747, ext. 2216.