Optimizing the Role of the Police in Eradicating Drug Trafficking Networks

Abstrak

The aim of this research is to examine and analyze forms of optimizing the work of the Police in eradicating drug trafficking networks. In this writing the author uses a normative juridical method with research specifications in the form of descriptive analysis. In this era of globalization, drug trafficking is no longer only carried out by individuals, but involves many people, even gathered as one syndicate which is organized with a wide network and works in a neat, systematic and very secretive manner at both the national and international levels. POLRI as an institution that handles drug problems, collaborates with drug crime organizations by implementing laws and regulations firmly and consistently. Apart from that, POLRI also carries out cooperation between domestic agencies and also mutually beneficial international cooperation. The POLRI Narcotics Investigation Unit has the task of carrying out the development of investigative functions, investigating, supervising investigations into criminal acts of illicit drug trafficking. In general, the Narcotics Investigation Unit has the function of investigating and investigating criminal acts of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.