BREAKING: Mexican authorities have launched a series of urgent raids targeting Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, as part of a crackdown on a massive drug-trafficking operation. In raids conducted on Christmas Day, officials seized a staggering array of items, including drugs, Olympic medals, and ammunition, all connected to the FBI’s most-wanted fugitive.
The raids took place across four locations in Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Authorities confiscated 62 high-end motorcycles, various drugs including methamphetamine and marijuana, and numerous documents linked to Wedding’s alleged criminal activities. Although the official statement did not name him directly, the details make it clear he is the target, being the only Olympic athlete on the FBI’s wanted list.
Wedding, aged 44, competed in the 2002 Olympics, finishing 24th in the men’s parallel giant slalom. Despite not winning any medals, two Olympic medals were among the items seized in the raids, raising questions about their ownership. Authorities speculate that Wedding leads a criminal organization responsible for smuggling 60 metric tonnes of cocaine annually from Mexico to Canada via California.
This high-profile operation marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to apprehend Wedding, who was added to the FBI’s most-wanted list in March 2023. He is accused of running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring that includes mass drug smuggling and contract killings. The implications of these revelations are profound, as officials emphasize the scale and danger of the network he allegedly leads.
As developments unfold, authorities are expected to release more information about the ongoing investigation and the potential connections to other criminal activities. Stay tuned as we continue to follow this urgent story.
