BreakingMexicoInitial reportSinaloa, Mexico
Sinaloa Cartel faction drone-bombs rivals in Sinaloa
Monday, 13 April 2026 at 03:55 UTC · 1 source
The Sinaloa Cartel's Mayo Faction (MZ/MF) conducted drone bombings against their rivals, the CDS/CH faction, in Sinaloa, Mexico. They notably used a DJI commercial off-the-shelf drone with thermal vision capability to drop multiple air-dropped improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Key Details
Cartel involved: Sinaloa Cartel Mayo Faction (MZ/MF) vs CDS/CH faction
Drone: DJI COTS drone with thermal vision
Weapons: Multiple air-dropped IEDs
Location: Sinaloa, Mexico
Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 01:54 UTC