The Decibel Alleged drug trafficking, murders and an Olympian-turned-fugitive
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Nov 25, 2025 Eric Andrew-Gee, Quebec correspondent for The Globe and Mail and investigative crime reporter, dives into the shocking case of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive tied to a $1 billion drug-trafficking ring. The discussion covers Wedding's transformation from athlete to alleged kingpin and his connections with dangerous criminal networks. Eric reveals how informants and police investigations have intensified in recent years, highlighting the efforts to capture Wedding and the implications of his alleged actions.
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Montreal Became His Trafficking Base
- After his U.S. sentence, Wedding allegedly became a more ambitious trafficker based in Montreal, a global cocaine hub.
- He is accused of coordinating large-scale imports in collaboration with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Operation Harrington And His Disappearance
- Operation Harrington (2013–2015) alleged Wedding tried to import nearly $750 million of cocaine via the Maritimes with Sinaloa Cartel links.
- RCMP arrested co-conspirators in 2015 but Wedding vanished before authorities could capture him.
From Fugitive To Alleged Kingpin
- Over the decade on the run, authorities say Wedding became the primary importer of cocaine into Canada, handling roughly $1 billion annually.
- His network reportedly spans multiple provinces and is tied to several alleged murders.