The Capture of an Olympian-Turned-Kingpin and the Importance of Multinational Law Enforcement Cooperation

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Author:

Dimitris Konstantopoulos

Volume:

42

Issue:

2

Abstract:

In January 2026, American authorities, working with their Mexican counterparts, apprehended Ryan Wedding, one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, for his role in a multinational cocaine trafficking operation.