SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A former Olympic snowboarder who once represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics has now become one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. Authorities announced Thursday that Ryan Wedding, also known by multiple aliases, is wanted for allegedly leading an international drug trafficking network and ordering multiple murders.
The U.S. State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his capture, adding to the FBI’s existing $50,000 reward.
From Olympian to Fugitive
Wedding, who went by nicknames such as “El Jefe,” “Public Enemy,” and “James Conrad King,” is accused of smuggling large quantities of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Officials describe him as a high-level trafficker whose criminal operations have resulted in significant violence.
“This is an extremely dangerous individual,” said Akil Davis, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Wedding went from carving slopes at the Olympics to flooding North America’s streets with cocaine.”
Ties to Murders and Drug Cartels
Authorities say Wedding was involved in orchestrating multiple murders. He and his second-in-command, Andrew Clark, allegedly ordered the killings of two members of a Canadian family over a missing drug shipment, as well as another individual due to an unpaid debt.
Clark was captured in 2024 by Mexican authorities and later extradited to the U.S. However, Wedding remains at large.
“The former Canadian snowboarder has left a trail of destruction both in North America and beyond,” said Matthew Allen, Special Agent in Charge at the DEA’s Los Angeles Division. “We are turning up the heat on this fugitive, and we need the public’s help to bring him to justice.”
Massive Reward for Capture
The $10 million bounty on Wedding is part of a coordinated effort between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally urged those with information to come forward.
“This reward will help us track down this fugitive and ensure he faces justice,” McNally said.
Wedding’s criminal history dates back over a decade. Olympic records show he placed 24th in snowboarding at the 2002 Winter Games. In 2010, he was convicted of attempting to buy cocaine from an undercover U.S. agent and served four years in prison.
How to Report Information
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Wedding. Tips can be submitted to any FBI office or through an anonymous online portal.
For direct, encrypted communication, individuals can contact law enforcement via:
📱 WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram at +1-424-495-0614.
With a multimillion-dollar reward now on the table, officials hope to track down Wedding before he can cause further harm.
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