I suspect my relative is buying drugs on the dark web from Kolkata; how to report?

Dark web drug purchase is prosecuted under the NDPS Act, the Customs Act and Section 66 of the IT Act for unauthorised use of a hidden network. You can report the suspicion to the Kolkata police, the Narcotics Control Bureau, and the cyber cell without revealing your identity at the first stage.

A preliminary inquiry will trace the cryptocurrency payments, the delivery address and the encrypted communications. The Calcutta High Court can direct the agency to act if the police fail to register a case on a credible complaint.

West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 on narcotics may add state-specific offences for possession and consumption within the state. Early reporting can help the relative avoid harsher penalties for larger quantities, since the NDPS Act grades punishment by quantity.

Preserve any package, address or chat that the relative shared, as it can support the investigation.