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Medellín’s in the news after a landslide kills 22, and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding, now a drug kingpin, is on the run from US authorities.

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Olympic Snowboarder Turned Drug Kingpin At Large

Canadian Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, is accused of leading a transnational drug trafficking network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Authorities have seized assets including motorcycles, artwork, and medals. Wedding remains at large, with a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest, amid ongoing international law enforcement efforts.

Ex-Olympian Arrested for Drug Trafficking

On January 22, 2026, Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico City after over a decade on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list. He faces 17 felony charges including drug trafficking, murder, and witness tampering linked to a transnational cocaine ring operating between Colombia, Mexico, the US, and Canada. Wedding was flown to California and held without bond.

US Flight Attendant Found Dead in Colombia

Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina, a Dallas-based flight crew member, was last seen in Medellín after a night out with colleagues. His body was discovered in a rural area, and authorities suspect foul play linked to drug-facilitated crimes. The investigation is ongoing.