Summary
The FBI arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, in Mexico City and brought him to the U.S. on charges related to cocaine trafficking and murder. Wedding is accused of being involved with the Sinaloa Cartel and running a large drug operation. He is expected in court soon, and 36 people connected to his alleged drug ring have also been arrested.
Key Facts
- Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested by the FBI in Mexico.
- He is accused of being a drug kingpin linked to the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel.
- Wedding allegedly made over $1 billion a year from illegal drug operations.
- The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.
- 36 people associated with his alleged drug activities have been arrested.
- Authorities seized luxury items like cars, artwork, and jewelry from the operation.
- Wedding is accused of hiring assassins to eliminate rivals and law enforcers.
- He competed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics in the parallel giant slalom event.
