Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding has found himself on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list after being accused of leading a violent drug trafficking operation responsible for shipping large quantities of cocaine. The former athlete, who competed in snowboarding during the 2002 Winter Olympics, is believed to be connected to several murders and currently remains at large, with authorities offering a significant reward for information leading to his capture.
Former Olympian Accused of Leading Violent Drug Trafficking Network
Former Olympian Accused of Leading Violent Drug Trafficking Network
Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympic snowboarder, has been added to the FBI’s most wanted list for his alleged role in a transnational drug ring linked to multiple murders.
Wedding, now 43, alleged to be residing in Mexico, has been implicated in orchestrating the shipment of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine originating from Colombia, with transit routes through Mexico and southern California to Canada and various US locations. The FBI has cited his involvement in the murders of two family members in Ontario, Canada, as retaliation for a drug shipment theft, alongside other violent criminal activities.
In June 2024, he was formally charged along with Andrew Clark, 34, also from Canada, for operating a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection to that enterprise, and for several drug-related crimes. Clark had been previously arrested by Mexican authorities and was among the recent extraditions to the US.
The indictment details Wedding's alleged command over these violent actions, which make him particularly dangerous. Akil Davis, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, expressed the urgency and seriousness of the situation, highlighting the collaborative effort needed from the public to secure Wedding's arrest. The US has set a reward of up to $10 million for any leads that could lead to Wedding's capture, as investigators continue to track his whereabouts.
In June 2024, he was formally charged along with Andrew Clark, 34, also from Canada, for operating a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection to that enterprise, and for several drug-related crimes. Clark had been previously arrested by Mexican authorities and was among the recent extraditions to the US.
The indictment details Wedding's alleged command over these violent actions, which make him particularly dangerous. Akil Davis, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, expressed the urgency and seriousness of the situation, highlighting the collaborative effort needed from the public to secure Wedding's arrest. The US has set a reward of up to $10 million for any leads that could lead to Wedding's capture, as investigators continue to track his whereabouts.
