Summary
Mexican officials have seized motorcycles valued at $40 million linked to Ryan Wedding, a Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder accused of drug trafficking. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies assisted in the operation, recovering several rare motorcycles and other luxury items. Wedding is considered a major drug dealer and is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Key Facts
- Mexican authorities seized motorcycles worth $40 million linked to Ryan Wedding.
- The operation was carried out with help from the FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Ryan Wedding is accused of running a large drug trafficking operation.
- Authorities found rare racing motorcycles, luxury paintings, artwork, drugs, and two Olympic gold medals in raids.
- Wedding participated in the 2002 Olympic Games but did not win medals.
- He is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, with a $15 million reward for his capture.
- Wedding is believed to be protected by Mexican drug cartels.
- He has been charged with multiple crimes, including drug trafficking and witness tampering.
