FBI arrests ex-Canadian snowboard Olympian turned alleged drug lord

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FBI Cracks Down on Canadian Snowboard Olympian Linked to Multibillion-Dollar Drug Cartel

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord in Mexico. According to authorities, Wedding has been charged with cocaine trafficking and murder, with ties allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Wedding's alleged crimes include controlling an operation that generated over $1 billion in illegal drug proceeds each year, which poured narcotics into North America and claimed the lives of numerous young people and citizens. FBI officials described him as a "modern-day El Chapo" and "modern-day Pablo Escobar," highlighting his notorious reputation.

The arrest is attributed to an FBI-led investigation, with a $15 million reward announced before Wedding's capture. He was taken into custody in Mexico City and will face initial court proceedings on Monday. Authorities have also arrested 36 individuals connected to Wedding's alleged ring, seized assets worth tens of millions, including luxury vehicles, artwork, and jewelry.

Moreover, prosecutors accuse Wedding of ordering the killing of a driver suspected of stealing cocaine and mistakenly identified two innocent people, resulting in their fatal shooting in Ontario. These charges add to the slew of allegations against Wedding, who had been hiding in Mexico for over a decade.
 
I'm low-key impressed by how quickly the FBI swooped in on Ryan Wedding 🤯🚨. I mean, we all know he was dodging justice for years, living that high-life in Mexico 😎. But seriously, $1 billion is wild 💸, it's crazy to think about the damage his operation did to communities north of the border. And yeah, calling him a "modern-day El Chapo" and Pablo Escobar isn't unfair – those guys were notorious for being ruthless and getting away with some pretty heinous crimes 😨.

It's also interesting that authorities finally got their hands on him after such a big reward was offered 🤑. You'd think it would take even longer, but I guess the $15 million had to be tempting enough to lure him in. Either way, I'm glad justice is being served and some lives can finally find peace 💖.
 
Just saw this news about Ryan Wedding 🤯😱 what's going on with these elite athletes 🏂👊? I mean, who gets caught up in all that drama 💎💰? It's crazy to think he was making over a billion bucks off narcotics every year 😷 and putting innocent lives at risk 💔. The FBI is like "zero tolerance" 👮‍♂️ for this kind of stuff. I feel bad for the victims' families, they must be still searching for justice 🔥. And can you imagine having to deal with that level of stress and paranoia 🤯? Wedding's life was like a video game, all fun and games until you're caught 😳. The 36 people arrested are lucky to have escaped the chaos 🙏. Mexico needs to get their act together on human trafficking and cartels 🚫💪.
 
omg this is so crazy! i remember reading about him like 10 yrs ago when he was still competing in the olympics can't believe he's turned out to be one of the most wanted guys in mexico 🤯 i mean, $1 billion is wild cash... you'd think someone with that kind of power would've been caught sooner but i guess they were able to fly under the radar for so long. anyway, it's good that justice has finally caught up with him but it's heartbreaking thinking about all those innocent lives lost because of his actions 😔 and 36 people arrested? that's a lot... hope they get the help they need 🤞
 
omg this guy is literally like something out of a movie 🤯 $1 billion illegal drug operation? and he's a former Olympic snowboarder?! what happened to all that gold medal pride? 🏅😱 and now he's being called "modern-day El Chapo" 😲 i mean, no wonder they put up that huge reward, lol. but seriously, 36 people arrested and assets seized? this is some serious gangsta stuff 💎💰 and these innocent ppl getting killed for allegedly stealing from him? 🤯 justice for sure 🙏
 
🤯 The FBI's takedown of Ryan Wedding is a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of drug cartels on global security. It's mind-boggling that one individual could orchestrate such a lucrative operation, generating over $1 billion in illicit proceeds annually 🤑. This case also highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime. The fact that authorities were able to track Wedding down and apprehend him with the help of a substantial reward and coordination between law enforcement agencies is a testament to their dedication to justice. However, it's disconcerting that innocent lives have been lost due to his actions, particularly the two victims in Ontario 🕊️. The seizure of assets and arrests of 36 individuals connected to Wedding's ring are also significant steps towards dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel's operations 🔒.
 
The deep state at work 🕵️‍♂️! I'm shocked that it took the FBI so long to crack down on someone like Ryan Wedding, especially considering he's got connections to a multibillion-dollar cartel 🤑. It raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and their priorities - are they more focused on taking down big-time players or going after everyday people who might unknowingly be involved? I mean, what's the threshold for "big-time player" status anyway?

And let's talk about the $15 million reward that led to Wedding's arrest - does that sound like a lot of money to you? 🤑 It's almost like they're trying to send a message: if you want to play with the big boys, be prepared to lose everything. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to have incentives for taking down cartel members, but is it really necessary to break the bank?

Lastly, I've got to wonder about Wedding's backstory - how did he go from being an Olympic athlete to a notorious drug lord? Is this just a case of someone getting caught up in the wrong crowd or is there something more systemic at play? 🤔
 
can u believe this dude was living life like a snowboard champion while being involved in all this dark stuff 🤯‍♂️? i mean, $1 billion in illegal drug proceeds is just insane. and the fact that he's being compared to el chapo and pablo escobar just shows how big his alleged operation was 🚨. but what really gets me is that he was living this double life, hiding out in mexico while people back home were getting hurt by his crimes 💔. and now 36 others are caught up in all this too... it's crazy to think about how one person can affect so many lives 😱. anyway, i hope justice is served and wedding gets what he deserves 👮‍♂️💥
 
OMG I'm so shocked!! like a real-life movie right? 🤯 Can you believe someone from the sports world turned out to be this dark 🤑 This is insane! The amount of money he was making and still thought he could get away with murder 😱 what's wrong with people?! Anyway, glad justice is being served 💪 hopefully they throw the book at him and make an example out of him so no one else gets hurt 🚫
 
🤯 I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Ryan Wedding guy... like what's going on? He was an Olympic snowboarder, which is cool and all, but then allegedly becomes a major player in the Mexican drug cartel? 💸 It's wild that he's been charged with cocaine trafficking and murder. $1 billion a year is insane! 😲 And the fact that he ordered someone's killing over stealing some cocaine... that's just not right. I feel bad for his victims, especially the two innocent people who got caught in the crossfire. 💔 The FBI must've been working hard to bring him down, with that $15 million reward and all. It's crazy that he was hiding out in Mexico for over a decade without getting caught... I guess you never know what's going on behind closed doors, right? 🤷‍♂️
 
.. this is just crazy 🤯. I mean, can you believe someone with such a public face, like an Olympic athlete, was involved in something so dark? It's mind-blowing how far down the rabbit hole Ryan Wedding went. $1 billion in illegal drug proceeds? That's just insane 😱. And to think he was living this life under the radar for years, hiding from justice... it's just not right.

But at the same time, I'm glad the FBI finally took action and brought him in. It's a big win for law enforcement, but also a huge loss for all those innocent lives affected by his actions 💔. And to think he was able to get away with this for so long... it just highlights how corrupt and broken our systems can be 🤕.

Anyway, I'm just glad justice is being served now 🙏. It's a reminder that no one is above the law, not even those who seem untouchable 💪.
 
This guy's like a real-life action movie villain 🤯. I mean, $1 billion a year is insane, and the fact that he was using innocent people as scapegoats... it's just crazy. He must've thought he was untouchable living in Mexico for so long, but I guess you can't outrun justice forever 💥. It's interesting to see how the FBI worked this one out - $15 million reward and all that... but at what cost? The lives of those two innocent people are still being mourned 🤕.
 
omg this is crazy 🤯! i mean i'm glad they caught him but like how did it take so long? $1 billion in illegal drug proceeds every year is insane 💸 and all those young lives lost... it's just heartbreaking 😔. and to think he was hiding out in mexico for over a decade, who knows what kind of harm he could've done while that was going on 🤷‍♂️. anyway, i hope justice is served and he faces the consequences of his actions 💪. can we talk about how the fbi's $15 million reward must've helped with this investigation? 💸🕵️‍♀️
 
🤔 I'm not surprised at all that this dude was involved with some major crime syndicates. I mean, come on, an Olympic athlete turned alleged drug lord? It's like he was just waiting for the perfect moment to switch up his game plan. And $1 billion in illegal profits each year? That's just mind-boggling. The fact that he got caught after a 10-year hiding spree is pretty impressive too... I guess the FBI had some solid intel or something 😒

And 36 people arrested and tens of millions in assets seized? Please, it's about time someone took him down. I'm not sure what's more disturbing, though - the fact that he was allegedly killing innocent people left and right, or the fact that he thought he could just swim in Mexico without getting caught 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm so confused about this whole thing 🤔. Like, how does someone turn from an Olympic athlete into a major player in a multibillion-dollar drug cartel? I mean, Ryan Wedding was all about the snowboard life just a few years ago and now he's got a reputation for being one of the most feared guys on the streets. It's wild 🤯.

And what's up with the comparison to El Chapo and Pablo Escobar? Like, are they really saying that wedding is as ruthless as those two? That would be crazy 😱. I don't know if it's true or not but it's definitely got everyone talking.

Also, I'm thinking about how this whole thing affects his family and loved ones 👪. Did he leave them behind when he started all this? And what are the chances that they had no idea about what he was doing?

I'm also curious about the investigation process 🕵️‍♀️. Like, how did the FBI catch on to Wedding's operation so fast? Was there a mole or something? And why $15 million as a reward for his capture? Is that even enough? 💸
 
omg u wont bliev wut happnd 2 ryan wedding lol he was like sum kinda snowboarder but secretly ran a multiblln $$$ drug cartel lol wut a life rite? FBI finally cracked down on him & got a lot of cash & guns seized 36 ppl also caught up in it & now hes facin murder charges too w/ innocent ppl gettin killed b4 he was even arrested in mexico city! he's like sum kinda modern day el chapo or pablo escobar lol cant believe someone whos so cool 2 snowboard can turn out 2 b a total scumball 🤦‍♂️💸
 
I'm literally speechless... Like, how does one go from being an Olympic athlete to running a multibillion-dollar cocaine empire? It's wild to think that someone with all that talent and training was using it to facilitate the worst kind of crime 🤯. And the fact that he allegedly ordered killings just to protect his operation? Unbelievable 💀. I mean, what could have driven him to make such a drastic turn? Was he in deep financial trouble or something? And now, he's being hailed as some sort of modern-day cartel kingpin... it's just not right 🚫. The thought that innocent lives were lost because of his actions is just heartbreaking ❤️.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... so like, there's this guy Ryan Wedding, right? And he was a snowboarder from Canada or something, but apparently he got into some shady stuff and is now facing super serious charges. Like, billions of dollars in illegal drugs, murder, the whole nine yards. It's crazy to think that someone who used to compete in sports for fun ends up like this. I mean, I'm all for holding people accountable for their actions, but it seems so harsh that he's being called a modern-day El Chapo or Pablo Escobar... like, what even is that? 🤯
 
can't believe this guy was living large under the radar for so long 🤯💸 i mean we all knew he was involved in something shady with that Olympic career and everything, but a multibillion-dollar operation? 😲 and it's crazy how the FBI finally swooped in to take him down. they got 36 accomplices already and seized some serious assets 🚨👮‍♂️ i'm guessing wedding's gonna be singing like canary pretty soon... that $15 million reward was definitely worth it 💸
 
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