Former Olympians Charged in Drug Trafficking

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, has been charged alongside 15 others for allegedly running a drug trafficking operation that shipped 60 tonnes of cocaine annually from Colombia to Canada and the US. The indictment claims they used long-haul trucks and Los Angeles as a hub for smuggling, with Wedding, known as 'El Jefe', currently a fugitive. Concurrently, Nathan Baggaley, a former Olympic kayaker, pleaded guilty to his involvement in a failed attempt to import $200 million worth of cocaine into Australia. Meanwhile, Tom Craig, an Australian hockey player, has secured a contract in the Indian Hockey League despite facing a 12-month suspension for purchasing cocaine in Paris following the Olympics. Each of these athletes' cases highlights the intersection of sports and drug-related crimes, reflecting a troubling trend among former Olympians.