Federal authorities have apprehended Tommy Demorizi, 35, at Newark International Airport as he arrived from the Dominican Republic. Demorizi is the latest figure swept up in the massive FBI investigation into the transnational drug empire allegedly run by former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding.
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- Tracking a Witness: Prosecutors allege Demorizi was tasked with locating Jonathan Acebedo Garcia, an FBI informant living in Montreal.
- The “Music Video” Lead: Associates reportedly recognized Garcia in a reggaeton music video. Demorizi allegedly paid a DJ $1,000 to secure Garcia’s contact information.
- The Outcome: Garcia was later tracked to Medellín, Colombia, where he was assassinated on January 31, 2025.
Legal Exposure
Demorizi faces several severe felony charges in the United States, including:
- Conspiracy to Distribute and Export Cocaine.
- Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
- Witness Tampering.
The “Snowboarder to Kingpin” Pipeline
Ryan Wedding, who competed for Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics, is accused of leading a cartel that shipped cocaine from South America through Mexico and into Canada and the U.S. using long-haul semi-trucks. The FBI claims the group utilized “retaliatory violence” to maintain control, leading to multiple murders across North America.
| Entity | Role in Enterprise | Current Status |
| Ryan Wedding | Alleged Leader / “El Jefe” | Arrested in Mexico; awaiting trial. |
| Andrew Clark | Second-in-Command | In custody; facing murder/drug charges. |
| Tommy Demorizi | Alleged Facilitator | Arrested Feb 9, 2026, in New Jersey. |
| “Operation Giant Slalom” | FBI/RCMP Joint Task Force | Active; 40+ defendants charged to date. |
