Fbi Seized A Rare Mercedes From A Fugitive Former Olympian

You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Instagram and you see a friend of a friend posing next to a car so shiny it looks like it’s sweating? Yeah, that’s what I thought of when I heard the news: the FBI just seized a rare Mercedes from a fugitive former Olympian. Only this isn’t some influencer’s weekend flex—it’s a story about a stolen gold medalist, a $200,000 ride, and a whole lot of “how did he think he’d get away with this?”

Let’s rewind a bit. There’s this guy, Ryan Wedding—yeah, like the cake topper—who used to snowboard for Canada. He actually competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Cute story, right? Fast forward two decades, and the same guy is now on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list for running a massive drug trafficking ring. Oh, and he’s also wanted for murder. Talk about a career pivot.

The car that got away (sort of)

So here’s where the Mercedes comes in. The FBI says Wedding bought a 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S—a four-door rocket that costs about as much as a small house. He didn’t even drive it. Instead, the car was shipped from Canada to a warehouse in Los Angeles, where it sat like a four-wheeled trophy. Why? Because Wedding was already on the run. The feds found the car during a raid, and let’s just say, they weren’t impressed by his taste in German engineering—they seized it.

I mean, imagine being a fugitive and ordering a custom Mercedes to a random warehouse. It’s like ordering a pizza to a fake address and wondering why the driver doesn’t find you. Except this pizza is worth 200 grand and comes with a handful of federal charges.

From snowboards to ski masks

Wedding’s timeline is the kind of plot Netflix would reject for being too unbelievable. He won a silver medal in 2002, then moved to Colombia and started shipping cocaine into the U.S. and Canada. He’s allegedly responsible for multiple murders—including the killing of a family of four in a mistaken identity hit. And all the while, he was buying luxury cars and posting photos of his lifestyle. (Side note: please don’t Google his Instagram, it’s not worth it.)

FBI Seizes $13M Mercedes CLK-GTR Linked To Fugitive Ryan Wedding

The FBI didn’t just seize the Mercedes—they also took a Range Rover Sport and a bunch of cash. But the Mercedes is the star of the show because it’s rare. Only a few hundred of that specific AMG model were ever made. Wedding probably thought it would impress his cartel buddies. Plot twist: it impressed the FBI instead.

Why this matters (besides the car porn)

Here’s the thing: this seizure isn’t just a cool headline for gearheads. It’s part of a larger crackdown on “high-value asset seizures” used to disrupt organized crime. The feds essentially say, “If you want to play kingpin, don’t buy a car that screams ‘look at my illegal money.’” (Ironic, right? Because the guy literally screamed it.)

What I love is how anti-climactic the whole thing is. Wedding is still on the run, likely in Mexico or Colombia, while his dream car sits in an FBI evidence lot. I bet he’s fuming. Like, he probably forgot to cancel the extended warranty. And now some federal agent with a coffee stain on his tie gets to drive it to the office. (Not fair, but hilarious.)

FBI beschlagnahmt Millionen-Mercedes von gesuchtem Ex-Olympioniken

What’s next for the fugitive snowboarder?

Wedding is one of only 10 fugitives on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. That’s serious company—he’s next to guys who bomb buildings and steal nuclear secrets. But you gotta hand it to him: he’s the only one with a silver medal. The FBI even has a reward of $100,000 for info leading to his arrest. Which means if you spot him, you could buy your own AMG. Or, you know, do the right thing and call law enforcement. (Insert your own moral dilemma here.)

The quiet joy of a seized luxury car

Look, I’m not saying it’s healthy to take pleasure in the downfall of someone else’s material possessions. But there’s something so satisfying about the irony of it all. Wedding traded a snowboard for a cocaine empire, and all he got was a lifetime of looking over his shoulder—and a Mercedes that will probably end up on a government auction site. You can already picture the listing: “Used 2022 AMG GT 63 S, one owner (fugitive), slight wear from cartel runs.”

So next time you see a crazy-fast car on the road, don’t get jealous. Just remember: it might belong to someone who’s wanted for murder. Or worse—someone who never even got to drive it. The FBI got the last laugh on this one. And honestly? I’m here for it.