U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada stated, 'Instead of using the privileges that come with being an Olympic athlete to do good for people, he did the opposite. He chose to become a major drug trafficker and he chose to become a killer.' This stark contrast highlights the gravity of the charges against Ryan James Wedding, emphasizing his descent from celebrated athlete to alleged orchestrator of heinous crimes.
Estrada described Wedding's organization as 'ruthless and violent,' noting they would contract the killings of anyone who obstructed their criminal operations. This information sheds light on the extreme measures the group was willing to take to maintain control and further their drug trafficking enterprise.
The investigation revealed that Wedding and another individual, Andrew Clark, were allegedly responsible for the murders of two family members in Caledon, Ontario. This act was said to be in retaliation for a stolen drug shipment, illustrating the dangerous intersection of violence and drug trafficking.
Officials are actively pursuing Ryan James Wedding, who is currently on the run after being implicated as the mastermind behind this transnational drug network, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by organized crime across borders.
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