193 Drugs Detected via QR Code Initiative, Udupi SP Reports

Police in Udupi district have logged 193 drug‑related incidents that were identified through the district's QR code monitoring system, according to Sub‑Inspector Hariram Shankar.

The QR code initiative, launched last year to track illicit activities, involves scanning codes on objects and vehicles to build a database of illegal items. The system cross‑references data with law‑enforcement databases and alerts officials to suspicious patterns.

By flagging potential drug paraphernalia early, the scheme is expected to reduce trafficking and improve court admissibility of evidence. Source: Google News – Udupi.