Alleged Drug Kingpin and Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Arrested
Toronto – Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been arrested, according to reports.
Authorities detained Wedding after a long international manhunt.
He had remained out of public view for months.
Wedding previously competed for Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
He later became the focus of major drug trafficking investigations.
Allegations Against Wedding
U.S. prosecutors accuse Wedding of leading a large international cocaine network.
Investigators say the organisation moved drugs from South America.
Shipments allegedly travelled through Mexico into North America.
Authorities also link Wedding to multiple violent crimes.
These include murders connected to drug trafficking operations.
Prosecutors describe the organisation as highly structured and dangerous.
They say it operated across several countries.
Time on the Run
Wedding became one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives in 2025.
Authorities offered a reward of up to US$15 million.
The reward targeted information leading to his capture.
Investigators believe he used false identities.
They also say he moved frequently to avoid arrest.
Law enforcement agencies tracked his movements for over a year.
The effort involved cooperation across borders.
International Investigation
The FBI worked closely with Canadian and Mexican authorities.
Police carried out raids tied to Wedding’s network.
They seized luxury vehicles, motorcycles, and financial assets.
Officials estimate the seized property was worth millions of dollars.
They say the assets funded criminal operations.
Investigators believe Wedding received protection from criminal groups.
They have not confirmed all details publicly.
Arrest and Next Steps
Authorities have not released the exact arrest location.
Officials say more information will follow soon.
Wedding remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
He may face extradition to the United States.
If extradited, he could face drug trafficking and murder charges.
Convictions could lead to lengthy prison sentences.
Broader Impact
The arrest marks a major breakthrough for law enforcement.
Officials say it sends a strong message to organised crime networks.
They stress that international cooperation remains essential.
Investigators continue working on related cases.
More arrests may follow.
