Wedding Arrested

Friday, 23 January 2026 12:23

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say Ryan Wedding's international drug ring was wanted for murders in Ontario, including Niagara Falls

The FBI have their man.

Canadian athlete-turned fugitive Ryan Wedding, who's from Thunder Bay, has reportedly been arrested.

Two people familiar with the case told the Associated Press he's been caught in Mexico.

The snowboarder who competed for Canada in the 2002 Olympics is accused of running an international drug ring and killing a federal witness.

His network is wanted for murders in Ontario, including one in Niagara Falls in 2024.

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