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AP report: Ryan Wedding, elite snowboarder turned most-wanted drug trafficking fugitive, arrested in Mexico

AP report: Ryan Wedding, elite snowboarder turned most-wanted drug trafficking fugitive, arrested in Mexico

Summary

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, has been arrested in Mexico. He was on the FBI's most-wanted list for his involvement in drug trafficking and related killings. Authorities plan to announce his arrest at a press conference.

Key Facts

  • Ryan Wedding is a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada.
  • He was arrested in Mexico on Friday.
  • Wedding was on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.
  • He faced charges related to drug trafficking and the murder of a federal witness.
  • Authorities were offering a $15 million reward for his capture.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to discuss the arrest at a news conference.
  • A recent photo of Wedding was released by the FBI, indicating his presence in Mexico.

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