On 15 March 2025, in Macapa (Amapa), two Carreta da Morte gang members exchanged fire with military police during a police operation in the Miracema housing complex. Both gang members were killed. They were planning an attack against rival gang members when police intervened. 2 fatalities.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 15, 2025, an armed clash between organized crime groups and police occurred during a police operation in Macapá, Amapá state, Brazil, resulting in 2 deaths. This high-risk event demonstrates regional security instability as police intervened while gangs were planning retaliatory attacks, leading to a gunfight.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Security risks at northern Brazil logistics hubs: Macapá is a major port city in the Amazon River estuary region, and deteriorating local security could impact inland-coastal freight transport routes
• Amazon region mineral resource transport routes: Amapá state is a gold and manganese mining region, with concerns over rising mineral transport security costs if organized crime activity increases
• Indirect impact on regional port operations: If gang activity spreads, security reinforcement around Macapá port could lead to increased logistics costs and operational delays
• Local staff safety: Companies operating in northern Brazil face heightened need for enhanced security at local facilities

3. Watch points

• Potential for subsequent retaliatory attacks: Need to track possibility of overall security deterioration in Macapá region due to expansion of gang retaliation cycles
• Amapá state security authority response: Monitor government-level security enhancement measures such as police force reinforcement and special operations implementation