How Ryan Wedding went from an Olympic snowboarder to an alleged drug kingpin hiding in Mexico

The US Justice Department's memo regarding military strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean presents a legal justification that diverges from President Trump's narrative, framing the actions as self-defense for US allies without explicitly naming aggressors. This legal stance is based on the assertion that drug cartels are engaging in armed violence against the security forces of countries like Mexico, financed by cocaine shipments.

Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 1,153 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of salad greens from Mexico during an inspection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas. This significant drug bust highlights ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border regarding drug trafficking.

Officials at the US-Mexico border in Texas seized approximately $10.3 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of lettuce. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that the seizure included around 500 packages of meth, totaling about 1,153 pounds, and described the combination as 'a salad unfit for this year’s Thanksgiving table.'

Organized crime groups in Mexico have escalated their threats against U.S. companies and their employees, leading to a significant labor shortage of truck drivers and a surge in violent hijackings. This situation has compelled companies to enhance security measures and advocate for intervention from the Trump administration.