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International asset seizure

Ryan Wedding's $40M Motorcycle Seizure

Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported Dec 25, 2025 · Last updated Dec 31, 2025

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The seizure of Ryan Wedding's substantial assets, including luxury vehicles and motorcycles, highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies like the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mexican authorities to combat international drug trafficking. This event could negatively impact the illicit drug market by disrupting a major supply chain and serves as a cautionary tale for those involved in illegal activities, potentially deterring future criminal enterprises.

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Mexican authorities, in collaboration with the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, Canada — Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and United States — Los Angeles Police Department, have seized a collection of motorcycles valued at approximately $40 million, believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding. Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, is currently on the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, facing charges related to running a vast international drug trafficking operation, including the shipment of 60 metric tons of cocaine annually and ordering multiple murders. The seizures, which also included a $13 million Mercedes hypercar, artwork, drugs, and two Olympic medals, occurred across four properties in Mexico City and the surrounding region. Ryan Wedding is believed to be hiding in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa Cartel, and the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation has increased the reward for his capture to $15 million. This event underscores the significant efforts by international law enforcement to dismantle major drug empires and apprehend high-profile fugitives.

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The United States — Los Angeles Police Department assisted in the joint operation that led to the seizure of Ryan Wedding's assets.
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Jonathan Acebedo Garcia was a Montrealer and an informant in the case against Ryan Wedding who was shot dead in Colombia, a significant blow to the prosecution.
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Ryan Wedding co-conspirator Deepak Paradkar Ryan Wedding relies on Deepak Paradkar as an insider and fixer to secure his drug networks and obtain leaked court docum
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Ryan Wedding affiliate Sinaloa Cartel Ryan Wedding leads a transnational drug trafficking network that partners with the Sinaloa Cartel to transport cocaine,
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