Joint Operation Seizes $40M Motorcycles from Fugitive's Assets

Mexican authorities, in collaboration with U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, seized a collection of 62 high-end motorcycles valued at approximately $40 million, along with other assets, from properties linked to Ryan James Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian fugitive and former Olympic snowboarder accused of leading an international drug trafficking organization. The raids occurred in December across four locations in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, as part of an ongoing multinational investigation.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles office announced the seizures on December 29, releasing photographs of the motorcycles, which include premium models such as Ducatis associated with professional racers like Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. Officials described the haul as a significant blow to Wedding's alleged criminal enterprise. Additional items recovered included two vehicles, methamphetamine, marijuana, ammunition, documents, and four pieces of artwork featuring motifs related to motorcycle racing and pop culture. Two Olympic medals were also seized, though they appear to be gold awards from the Canadian National Snowboard Series rather than from...