Mysuru, Feb. 17 -- For the first time, Mysuru City Police have deployed drone technology to combat the drug menace, using GPS-enabled aerial surveillance to track drug supply, stocking and consumption networks in sensitive areas.

Earlier, drones had mainly been deployed for security arrangements, but the trial demonstrated their effectiveness in scanning narrow lanes and hard-to-reach pockets.

A trial drone surveillance operation was conducted by Mandi Police this morning at Kailaspuram as part of intensified action against drug traffickers.

The exercise began from the road behind Kailaspuram School and covered Mandi Mohalla's 3rd Main Road, including nearby houses and shops. While two Constables operated the drone, Police teams on foo...