Ryan Gallant sentenced to 4.5 years for cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking

June 16, 2021
Summerside, Prince Edward Island

News release

On Tuesday June 15th, 2021, 39 year-old Ryan Joseph Gallant was sentenced in Summerside Provincial Court to 4.5 years in custody after pleading guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.

Mr. Gallant's charges stem from a Prince District JFO Drug Unit investigation where police conducted targeted vehicle stop on January 10th, 2021, in Borden, PE. As a result of the vehicle stop, Mr. Gallant was arrested and police seized over two pounds of methamphetamine, an ounce of cocaine, $2500 in cash, and other indicia of drug trafficking.

Mr. Gallant has been remanded in custody since his arrest on January 10th, 2021, and will be given credit for the time he has already served.

If anyone has any information regarding drug trafficking or firearms offences please contact the Prince District JFO Drug Unit at 902-436-9300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Contact information

Cpl. Doyle
Prince District RCMP
902-436-9300

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