Sinaloa and CJNG. Same chemical supplier. Sayari documented the full procurement chain.

Mexican intelligence agencies identified Corporativo y Enlace Ram as a chemical supplier linked to both the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) – a notable finding given the intense territorial rivalry between these organizations. The identification of a shared supplier suggests that precursor chemical procurement networks may operate independently of cartel affiliation, serving as commercial infrastructure available to multiple criminal organizations.

Sayari trade data documents 11 shipments of precursor chemicals imported by Corporativo y Enlace Ram throughout 2024. The shipments include sodium borohydride (NaBH4) and methylformamide – key precursors for fentanyl and methamphetamine synthesis. Trade records capture the full logistics chain: origin ports, shipping lines, customs declarations, and import volumes – providing evidence-grade documentation of chemical procurement activity that corroborates intelligence reporting.

Corporate registration data reveals Corporativo y Enlace Ram’s connections to affiliated entities, including Corporativo Escomexa and logistics companies involved in chemical import and distribution. Shared ownership structures, common directors, and co-located addresses link these entities into a procurement network rather than isolated companies. The corporate analysis extends the intelligence picture beyond the initially identified entity to map the full organizational infrastructure supporting chemical procurement and distribution.

Precursor chemical procurement is the chokepoint in illicit drug production. Interdicting chemicals before they reach manufacturing sites is more effective and less dangerous than interdicting finished drugs. This investigation demonstrates how trade data provides evidence-grade documentation of procurement activity – shipment by shipment, chemical by chemical – that can support both intelligence operations and criminal prosecution. The methodology is applicable to any investigation targeting chemical procurement networks supplying illicit drug manufacturing.