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Ex-Olympian Linked to Pablo Escobar-Level Drug Ring
10 Dec
Summary
- Former Olympian Ryan Wedding is wanted for international drug trafficking.
- Wedding allegedly orchestrated murders to further his drug crimes.
- Up to $15 million reward offered for information leading to his arrest.
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is now a high-priority fugitive, sought by the FBI for his alleged leadership in a vast transnational drug trafficking network. This operation is accused of moving hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and the United States to Canada and beyond, generating over $1 billion annually.
Authorities have drawn parallels between Wedding and notorious drug lords like Pablo Escobar and 'El Chapo' Guzman, highlighting the scale and violence associated with his alleged criminal enterprise. He is further implicated in orchestrating multiple murders to advance his drug crimes, including the alleged murder of a federal witness.
Newly released photographs depict Wedding, believed to be in Mexico, with different appearances. The U.S. Department of State is offering a substantial reward of up to $15 million for information that leads to his apprehension and conviction, as the international manhunt intensifies.
