The Role of the Police Force as a Law Enforcement Agency in Preventing Drug Trafficking in the Sea Routes of North Maluku Province Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to examine the role of the police force in enforcing the law on drug trafficking via sea routes in North Maluku Province, Indonesia. It also aims to analyze the factors that hinder the effective law enforcement against drug abuse in North Maluku Province. This was empirical legal research which was conducted by studying the legal reality in the field. Indonesia is a great potential market for drugs. North Maluku province becomes one of the gateways to smuggle drugs into Indonesia via sea routes. Unfortunately, the authorities that have the authority to carry out action or prevention have not performed as expected. Therefore, the involvement of the community, especially fishermen in this area, is a necessity. There must also be the support of other authorities such as the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the Indonesian National Navy, to prevent the spread of drugs in North Maluku.