San Diego, December 11, 2025
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly leading a drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $15 million for tips that could lead to his arrest. Wedding is accused of running a cocaine operation that transported drugs from Colombia to Canada and is believed to be collaborating with the Sinaloa cartel while residing in Mexico.
San Diego, California
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly leading a transnational drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Details of the Allegations
Wedding, a Canadian national who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, is accused of running a drug ring that imported approximately 60 tons of cocaine annually. The operation involved transporting the drugs from Colombia through Mexico and Southern California to Canada and other U.S. locations. Additionally, Wedding is charged with ordering several murders, including the killing of a federal witness in January 2025. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Background Information
In 2008, Wedding was arrested in San Diego for conspiring to distribute 24 kilograms of cocaine. He was sentenced to four years in federal prison but was released in 2011. After his release, he was extradited to Canada, where he faced additional charges related to drug trafficking. Wedding is believed to be residing in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel, with whom he is alleged to be collaborating to funnel massive quantities of drugs into Canada and the U.S.
FBI’s Most Wanted List
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was established in 1950 to publicize the most wanted criminals. Since its inception, 535 fugitives have been placed on the list, with 496 apprehended or located, 163 of whom were due to citizen cooperation. Wedding’s addition to the list underscores the severity of the charges against him and the commitment of law enforcement agencies to apprehend individuals involved in large-scale drug trafficking and related crimes.
Call to Action
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Wedding’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the FBI’s website or by calling the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. The public’s assistance is crucial in bringing individuals like Wedding to justice and dismantling dangerous criminal organizations.
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FAQ
Who is Ryan Wedding?
Ryan Wedding is a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He is now wanted by the FBI for allegedly leading a transnational drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders.
What are the charges against Ryan Wedding?
Wedding is charged with running a drug ring that imported approximately 60 tons of cocaine annually and ordering several murders, including the killing of a federal witness in January 2025.
What is the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list?
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was established in 1950 to publicize the most wanted criminals. Since its inception, 535 fugitives have been placed on the list, with 496 apprehended or located, 163 of whom were due to citizen cooperation.
How can I report information about Ryan Wedding?
Anyone with information about Wedding’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the FBI’s website or by calling the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Involved | Ryan Wedding, former Canadian Olympic snowboarder |
| Charges | Leading a transnational drug trafficking network; orchestrating multiple murders |
| Reward Offered | Up to $15 million for information leading to arrest or conviction |
| FBI’s Most Wanted List | Established in 1950; 535 fugitives listed; 496 apprehended or located |
| Call to Action | Public urged to report information to law enforcement |
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