ITANAGAR, April 10: In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Drug Squad in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district has dismantled a sophisticated drug racket that utilized QR codes and digital payment platforms to facilitate illegal drug transactions. The operation culminated in the arrest of the main accused, Dorik Doji, during a targeted police operation in Aalo.

According to officials, Doji operated the drug racket under the guise of an online gaming business. He collaborated with Talom Mibang, a Customer Service Point (CSP) operator based in Pasighat, who enabled drug payments by allowing his QR code to be used in transactions. In exchange, Mibang received a hefty commission—initially 50 percent of each transaction, which was later reduced to 30 percent.

Once payments were confirmed, drugs were dropped off at remote pickup locations, and buyers were alerted via phone calls. This method was designed to avoid direct contact and reduce the chances of detection by law enforcement. The network relied heavily on WhatsApp calls, with Doji frequently changing his phone numbers after a few deals to maintain anonymity and avoid tracking.

In order to obscure the financial trail, funds were routed through a second CSP operated by Doji himself in Aalo. He also personally collected cash from Mibang’s CSP in Pasighat on several occasions.

The arrests and subsequent investigation fall under Aalo Police Station Case Nos. 14/25 and 16/25, registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The investigation has been supported by technical evidence and assistance from Pasighat Police. Both Dorik Doji and Talom Mibang are now in custody.

Although authorities have not officially disclosed the types of substances involved, the nature of the NDPS cases suggests that the racket may have been trafficking commonly abused drugs such as heroin, cannabis, or synthetic narcotics.