MARINE SECURITY MODEL IN THE EFFORTS TO PREVENT CRIMINAL ACTS IN ACEH

Abstract

Geographically, Indonesia occupies a strategically significant position at the crossroads of two oceans and two continents, so that Indonesia's maritime territory becomes a a crucial maritime route for global trade and national and international shipping traffic. However, it is also an area that is very vulnerable to maritime crimes, especially in the Aceh region. In terms of maritime security in Indonesia, many agencies have duties in the security sector, where each agency has its own legal basis for carrying out its duties, functions, and authority. The objective of this research is to elucidate the maritime security model of Aceh to prevent criminal acts at sea. This research was carried out using the method of normative juridical approaches and empirical juridical approaches. Research data consists of primary data and secondary data. The results of the research found that currently Aceh is included in the state border area with other countries directly from the sea route which should become special concern to the Central Government for several reasons, namely; based on data from the last 6 (six) years (2018-2023), 7 (seven) maritime crime cases have been recorded, these cases occurred in the legal jurisdiction of Lhokseumawe City, 11 (eleven) criminal cases in the waters of East Aceh included criminal acts of narcotics smuggling, goods smuggling and human trafficking; and In Sabang, there are 7 (seven) cases including fisheries crimes, shipping crimes and immigration crimes. Therefore, the author offers a maritime security model to prevent criminal acts in the Sea of Aceh, namely the Triangle security system, it is the maritime security triangle involving the Police, especially Polairud as a fundamental institution, then assisted by other law enforcement officers such as TNI AL, Bakamla, BNN, Customs and Excise Department and Immigration as an added institution, as well as the role of society is really needed. It is recommended that the government, both central/regional, pay more attention to the conditions of areas directly bordering sea routes so that regencies or cities can understand state border management strategies and regional governments also prepare plans and budgets for cities or regencies to be able to manage their territories independently.Keywords: Policy, Border Areas, Criminal act at sea.