{"id":2242844,"date":"2026-11-06T12:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242844"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:11:45","slug":"drug-lords-bike-collection-featuring-valentino-rossi-motogp-bikes-heads-to-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242844","title":{"rendered":"Drug lord\u2019s bike collection featuring Valentino Rossi MotoGP bikes heads to auction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Drug lord\u2019s bike collection featuring Valentino Rossi MotoGP bikes heads to auction<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>A $40m motorcycle collection seized from former Olympian Ryan Wedding is going up for sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Robert Jones <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T12:11:45+00:00\">06 Nov 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ryan Wedding seized motorcycle collection. Photo credit: FBI Los Angeles.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A motorcycle collection amassed by former Olympian turned drug lord, Ryan Wedding, is set to go up for auction featuring bikes ridden by Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The collection belongs to the ex-Olympian snowboarder, who was arrested in connection to running a multi-million dollar drug trafficking network.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Wedding was arrested in Mexico and then transferred to the United States to face federal charges in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The FBI said he was arrested following cooperation with Mexican authorities after years of being a fugitive.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP bikes. Photo credit: FBI Los Angeles.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As well as numerous grand prix and WorldSBK machines, the motorcycle collection is said to feature a total of 61 bikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This includes different models from Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The motorcycle collection was uncovered during raids in the Mexican capital and the nearby Mexico state at addresses linked to Wedding, last December, who was one of the FBI&#8217;s most wanted fugitives at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to US authorities, Wedding was accused of running a cocaine trafficking operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding was also charged with being connected to organised crime and multiple drug-related murders, including the killing of a federal witness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-9b7bb988349196c55c45836dbbf6758f25fac7a5bc69d04bd37fbb51c916f331\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former Canadian snowboarder\u2019s arrest was considered a top priority to US authorities, in fact, a $15 million reward was offered for information leading to his capture.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Lorenzo Ducati from 2018 is featured in the collection.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In terms of the motorcycle collection itself, it\u2019s believed that 10 to 15 of them are either MotoGP prototypes or WorldSBK-spec machines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Institute to Return the Stolen to the People (INDEP) will be in charge of the auction which takes place on November 11, with bids starting at around 1,600 US dollars (around \u00a31,200).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div 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class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aprilia provides Jorge Martin update after Qatar MotoGP practice return<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1793971168\"> 8h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>A $40m motorcycle collection seized from former Olympian Ryan Wedding is going up for sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A motorcycle collection amassed by former Olympian turned drug lord, Ryan Wedding, is set to go up for auction featuring bikes ridden by Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The collection belongs to the ex-Olympian snowboarder, who was arrested in connection to running a multi-million dollar drug trafficking network.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Wedding was arrested in Mexico and then transferred to the United States to face federal charges in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The FBI said he was arrested following cooperation with Mexican authorities after years of being a fugitive.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP bikes. Photo credit: FBI Los Angeles.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As well as numerous grand prix and WorldSBK machines, the motorcycle collection is said to feature a total of 61 bikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This includes different models from Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The motorcycle collection was uncovered during raids in the Mexican capital and the nearby Mexico state at addresses linked to Wedding, last December, who was one of the FBI&#8217;s most wanted fugitives at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to US authorities, Wedding was accused of running a cocaine trafficking operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding was also charged with being connected to organised crime and multiple drug-related murders, including the killing of a federal witness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-9b7bb988349196c55c45836dbbf6758f25fac7a5bc69d04bd37fbb51c916f331\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former Canadian snowboarder\u2019s arrest was considered a top priority to US authorities, in fact, a $15 million reward was offered for information leading to his capture.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Lorenzo Ducati from 2018 is featured in the collection.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In terms of the motorcycle collection itself, it\u2019s believed that 10 to 15 of them are either MotoGP prototypes or WorldSBK-spec machines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Institute to Return the Stolen to the People (INDEP) will be in charge of the auction which takes place on November 11, with bids starting at around 1,600 US dollars (around \u00a31,200).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A motorcycle collection amassed by former Olympian turned drug lord, Ryan Wedding, is set to go up for auction featuring bikes ridden by Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The collection belongs to the ex-Olympian snowboarder, who was arrested in connection to running a multi-million dollar drug trafficking network.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Wedding was arrested in Mexico and then transferred to the United States to face federal charges in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The FBI said he was arrested following cooperation with Mexican authorities after years of being a fugitive.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121956.778.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP bikes. Photo credit: FBI Los Angeles.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As well as numerous grand prix and WorldSBK machines, the motorcycle collection is said to feature a total of 61 bikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This includes different models from Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The motorcycle collection was uncovered during raids in the Mexican capital and the nearby Mexico state at addresses linked to Wedding, last December, who was one of the FBI&#8217;s most wanted fugitives at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to US authorities, Wedding was accused of running a cocaine trafficking operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding was also charged with being connected to organised crime and multiple drug-related murders, including the killing of a federal witness.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-9b7bb988349196c55c45836dbbf6758f25fac7a5bc69d04bd37fbb51c916f331\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former Canadian snowboarder\u2019s arrest was considered a top priority to US authorities, in fact, a $15 million reward was offered for information leading to his capture.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_770659_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Lorenzo Ducati from 2018 is featured in the collection.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In terms of the motorcycle collection itself, it\u2019s believed that 10 to 15 of them are either MotoGP prototypes or WorldSBK-spec machines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Institute to Return the Stolen to the People (INDEP) will be in charge of the auction which takes place on November 11, with bids starting at around 1,600 US dollars (around \u00a31,200).<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1109379\/1\/drug-lords-bike-collection-featuring-valentino-rossi-motogp-bikes-heads&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/site-image-resize-2026-11-06t121651.803.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Drug lord\u2019s bike collection featuring Valentino Rossi MotoGP bikes heads to auction A $40m motorcycle collection seized from former Olympian Ryan Wedding is going up for sale. 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