The Kodagu police have issued a fresh advisory to coffee and pepper traders to collect full details of sellers. This comes after many complaints about thefts from storage sites during the current harvesting season. Superintendent K. Ramarajan said cases of stolen coffee and pepper have been reported in various police stations across the district. As a preventive step, local police will meet traders, give them guidance, and record details of all coffee and pepper traders. Traders must gather seller names, addresses, phone numbers, transaction info, weight, and sale amounts during purchase. The police stressed that if traders feel suspicious about a seller, they should take photos, verify the seller's background, and be very careful while buying. It is now mandatory for traders to keep these records. If traders do not maintain the required documents, the police will inform the GST Department. The advisory warned, "Engaging in transactions without maintaining records will be treated as intentional purchase of stolen goods at a low price. Action will be initiated under Section 317(2) & (4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act." Offenders can face 3 to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine as ordered by a court. Coffee and pepper growers who suspect any person involved in sales or purchases are urged to call the emergency helpline 112 immediately. Police will reach the spot quickly for action. People seeing suspicious persons in public or residential areas should inform their local police station, call 112, or use the KSP digital platform to report. The police assured that informants' identities will remain confidential.