""He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco trafficker in modern times," Patel said, describing Wedding as a "modern-day El Chapo" and a "modern-day Pablo Escobar.""
"Patel said Wedding was apprehended Thursday night in Mexico City with assistance from Mexican authorities, including federal law enforcement and the military. He credited cooperation with the Mexican government, saying U.S. and Mexican officials "worked hand in glove" to carry out the arrest."
"Wedding is accused of overseeing a large-scale drug trafficking network responsible for shipping approximately 60 metric tons of cocaine through Southern California en route to Canada, said Assistant Director Akil Davis of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office. He also alleged that Wedding orchestrated multiple murders, including killings of victims and government witnesses."
Federal authorities arrested Ryan Wedding in Mexico City after a joint U.S.-Mexico operation, with FBI Director Kash Patel confirming the arrest in Ontario, California. Wedding had been a long-time fugitive and appeared on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Investigators allege he led a transnational cocaine trafficking organization tied to the Sinaloa Cartel that moved roughly 60 metric tons of cocaine through Southern California toward Canada. Officials allege he orchestrated multiple murders, including of victims and government witnesses. U.S. and Mexican authorities cooperated closely, and investigators coordinated with agencies in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. The case is being prosecuted in Los Angeles.
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