Udupi Deputy Commissioner urges public to use QR code to report drug activity

The Udupi District Office has announced a new tool to help combat drug trafficking. Residents are encouraged to scan a QR code provided at police checkpoints to anonymously report suspicious drug activity.

Udupi has witnessed a rise in illicit drug use and related offences in recent years, prompting authorities to seek community cooperation. The QR‑code system will feed reports directly into the district’s crime‑response platform.

The scan‑to‑report scheme is expected to increase early detection and swift action against drug networks, ultimately reducing the drug‑related crime rate in the region. Source: Google News – Udupi.