A LEGAL REVIEW OF CRIMINAL ACTS OF DRUG ABUSE IN THE CITY OF GUNUNG SITOLI, NIAS

Abstract

The distribution and abuse of narcotics in Indonesia has spread to almost all regions of Indonesia, especially in big cities. The influence of globalization and the results of technological advances can be enjoyed for the common good. However, behind that, there is a very worrying negative side for the survival of the younger generation. The flow of information and transformation that can no longer be stopped has caused narcotics abuse to become increasingly difficult to control. Efforts to prevent, enforce the law, and reduce the criminal act of narcotics abuse are clearly a concern of the government, which is also inseparable from the role of judges as one of the law enforcement and justice officers whose job is to try suspects or defendants. Judges have a very important role in a series of law enforcement processes, especially in criminalization, because all legal cases culminate in their decisions. The role of the community in eradicating drug trafficking at the Nias Police Resort is greatly needed in order to assist law enforcement officers to prevent and eradicate the abuse of illicit drug trafficking and prevention efforts by the police which include non-penal policy efforts, namely pre-emptive efforts (counseling) and preventive (prevention).