World · 24 January 2026
Ryan Wedding: Olympian Snowboarder to Alleged Cocaine Kingpin
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, has been arrested in Mexico after being on the run for years. The 44-year-old is accused of leading a major drug ring that trafficked multi-ton quantities of cocaine from Colombia and ordering murders. Authorities compared Wedding to notorious drug lords like El Chapo and Pablo Escobar. He faces charges including drug trafficking, murder, and money laundering and is expected to appear in court in Los Angeles.
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