Weapons seizure: On 14 March 2025, in El Nuevo Tonala, Sinaloa, military officers, in coordination with the National Guard, the Attorney General's Office, the State Attorney General's Office seized explosive devices, including 15 mortar-type improvised explosive devices, 30 tube-shaped improvised explosive devices, and tactical equipment.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, military units and the National Guard seized large quantities of weapons including 15 mortar-type explosive devices and 30 pipe-type explosive devices in El Nuevo Tonala, Sinaloa state, Mexico. This indicates that organized crime activities in the Sinaloa region are becoming more sophisticated, with regional security instability continuing.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Sinaloa state is a major agricultural region in western Mexico, with potential impacts on production and distribution of agricultural products such as tomatoes, corn, and legumes
• Given its Pacific coastal access, there are concerns about indirect impacts on agricultural export routes through Mazatlán port
• Regional transportation companies face increased security costs and the need to adjust transportation routes
• Potential operational constraints related to employee safety for local manufacturers and logistics companies

3) Watch points

• Whether additional security incidents occur within Sinaloa state and trends in strengthened government response measures
• Need for continuous monitoring of the operational normalization status of Mazatlán port and major transportation infrastructure