Michael Duheme
Michael Duheme is the current Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), having assumed the position in 2022. With a distinguished career in law enforcement, Duheme has worked in various capacities within the RCMP, focusing on issues such as organized crime and public safety. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by the opioid crisis in Canada, particularly the rise of fentanyl-related incidents, and has emphasized the need for accurate data to understand the drug's cross-border dynamics with the United States.
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In November, RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme said seven Canadians allegedly linked to the cartel had been arrested and would be extradited to the US.
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
The head of the RCMP, Michael Duheme, was also present at the announcement.
Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in US custody | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Michael Duheme stated that seven Canadians allegedly linked to the cartel were arrested and will be extradited to the United States.
Ryan Wedding, el ex atleta olímpico canadiense convertido en capo de las drogas y acusado de ordenar la muerte de un testigo en Colombia
Panama· 2025-11-21
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme joined U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to announce new arrests and ongoing efforts to locate Ryan Wedding.
Who is Ryan Wedding, the former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI’s Most Wanted list?
Canada· 2025-11-20
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme said seven Canadians allegedly linked to the cartel were arrested on Tuesday.
Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin charged with murder, say US officialsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19Premier Lantz’s office released two letters sent to RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme.
PEI Premier calls for RCMP probe into land transactions involving Buddhist groupCanada· 2025-10-17
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme has said he sees no evidence that significant volumes of fentanyl from Canada are being smuggled into the United States.
Toxic additive prevalent in street fentanyl in the U.S. – but not in CanadaCanada· 2025-03-15
Michael Duheme is the RCMP Commissioner who stated that the force was not consulted on the plan to split the RCMP.
Trudeau backs policy paper calling to split RCMP to aid transnational investigationsCanada· 2025-03-14
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme said he sees no evidence that significant volumes of fentanyl are being smuggled into the U.S. from Canada.
Morning Update: Trump’s tariffs take holdCanada· 2025-03-04
Michael Duheme is the RCMP Commissioner who stated there is no evidence of significant volumes of fentanyl being smuggled into the United States.
RCMP Commissioner says ‘no data’ that fentanyl is moving south in mass quantitiesCanada· 2025-03-03
