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Two arrested following drug bust in Cobourg

By Paul Martin Oct 5, 2026 | 5:22 AM

Two individuals are facing weapons and drug charges after a traffic stop in
Cobourg on Saturday night led to the seizure of drugs, a replica firearm, and suspected stolen property.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, police on general patrol observed a man wearing a balaclava enter a vehicle in a
parking lot on Elgin Street West. Further investigation revealed the driver was suspended from driving and
subject to a firearms prohibition order.

Police conducted a traffic stop on Burnham Street and arrested the driver for driving while under suspension.
During the arrest and subsequent search, officers seized approximately 30 grams of MDMA, a small quantity of
marijuana, numerous sealed and open alcohol containers, a Glock BB gun, a knife, an Ontario licence plate, a
balaclava, cellphones, and cash.

As a result of the investigation, Stephen Galloway-Ellis (20) of Hastings, was charged with:

• Driving While Under Suspension
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Carry Concealed Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
• Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
• Fail or Refuse Demand

Police also arrested a 17-year-old female passenger, who was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Person Under 19 Years Having Liquor
• Consuming Liquor in Unauthorized Place

The youth was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date. Galloway-Ellis was held for
a bail hearing.