In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice charged Wedding for leading a group involved in cocaine trafficking and murder, including the killing of innocent civilians.

LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton emphasized that the increased reward indicates there is no safe place for Wedding to hide, as he is believed to be living in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, has been added to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for allegedly leading a drug trafficking network that transported large quantities of cocaine from Colombia to Canada and the U.S.

The FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to Wedding's arrest, as he is also accused of orchestrating multiple murders, including the killing of two family members in Ontario.

This case underscores the troubling intersection of high-profile individuals and serious criminal activities, raising ongoing concerns about drug trafficking.

Once celebrated for his athletic achievements, Wedding's life took a drastic turn towards crime, with officials noting he 'traded snow for another kind of powder'.

The drug trafficking network, which allegedly operated between January and August 2024, resorted to violence to maintain control, leading to several murders.

Wedding's second-in-command, Andrew Clark, was arrested in Mexico in October 2024 and has since been extradited to the U.S. for his role in the criminal enterprise.

Experts warn that Mexico is not a safe haven for criminals, highlighting the risks posed by the volatile dynamics of organized crime.

A suspected associate of Wedding has already been arrested in Mexico and extradited to the U.S., further indicating the extensive reach of the investigation.

The announcements regarding Wedding's status were made during a news conference held by the FBI and U.S. State Department on March 6, 2025.

The FBI encourages anyone with information about Wedding's whereabouts to contact them, assuring confidentiality for callers.