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Drug cases in Indonesia are at a very worrying level. The phenomenon of abuse of narcotics, psychotropic drugs, and illegal drugs (narcotics), should be a concern for the government and all levels of society in general. The rampant behavioral deviations of the younger generation, namely the occurrence of narcotics crimes, one of which is the abuse of narcotics and illegal drugs, are currently increasing. Teenagers are very potential targets for the circulation of narcotics and dangerous drugs, so there must be real efforts to prevent and eradicate them. The problem approach method used in this writing is the normative legal method. Primary data collection techniques are obtained by conducting searches, inventories and reviewing regulations using literature studies including laws and regulations, books and articles in journals and scientific works. The police in eradicating drug crimes have the authority in accordance with the mandate of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics and Law Number 2 of 2002 concerning the Police. The main authority includes investigation of Pre-emptive, Preventive, Repressive action.

Magelang Regency, located in Central Java Province, is facing serious problems related to drug abuse. Drugs are an abbreviation of narcotics, psychotropics, and other dangerous addictive substances. In the law enforcement strategy, the Drug Investigation Unit has implemented a law enforcement strategy including investigations and inquiries, this is conducting in-depth investigations of drug networks and perpetrators of abuse. This study uses a normative and empirical approach. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data. There has been an unlawful act which is contained in Article 112 paragraph (1) of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, which occurred on the side of the road into the Salaman District area, Magelang Regency on Monday, January 6, 2025 at around 22.30 WIB. The results of the study concluded that the Drug Investigation Unit of the Magelang Police played a crucial role in handling recidivists in drug cases through prevention and law enforcement efforts. The government and law enforcement need to work together to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs for drug abusers to prevent them from becoming recidivists on a large scale.

Narcotics are substances or drugs that can cause decreased consciousness, hallucinations and excitability. In Indonesia itself, drug use is currently critical. Based on survey results from research (BNN), 3.3 million Indonesians are drug addicts, most of whom are young. The lack of knowledge and insight in a nation, especially among teenagers, regarding the impacts caused by drug abuse can worsen the level of drug abuse, plus the development of increasingly sophisticated information technology makes it easier to distribute drugs. Based on the magnitude of the impact caused by drug abuse among teenagers, socialization activities were carried out on the dangers of drug abuse at State Junior High School 3 Jrengik. The aim of carrying out this socialization activity is so that students as targets of the socialization activity can understand the impacts of drug use, both physical, psychological and socio-economic impacts, as well as the criminal sanctions they will face. The research method used is normative law using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.  The results obtained are that law enforcement and the role of schools and local police agencies are very much needed in efforts to prevent narcotics abuse, because if there is no synergy between agencies, it is very possible with access to technology that can make it easier for drug dealers to have a negative influence on students who are still vulnerable. of the influence of promiscuity.

The research discusses the factors causing drug abuse cases and their countermeasures in Pohuwato Regency. The method used in the research is empirical with qualitative descriptive data analysis that describes and describes reality data in the field. Based on the results of the study, that the factors that cause drug abuse cases in Pohuwato Regency are internally derived from within a person. Where the inability to adjust and weak self-confidence so that the perpetrator is unable to control the desire to try and have experience with drugs that are expected to overcome the mental pressure he experiences. The pressure in question comes from family circumstances that are less supportive (not harmonious) and indifferent to one's self-development. In addition, there are external factors, namely the promiscuity of the perpetrator, social and work environment factors, economic problems and easy access for the perpetrator. Police Countermeasures against Drug Crimes in Pohuwato Regency are carried out by conducting Early Prevention or Pre-emtif efforts by conducting searches regarding the causes or drivers, to the opportunities for the use of these illegal drugs. Early prevention is carried out through education that aims to create awareness and vigilance, by distributing banners and advertising banners and invitations not to use drugs in agencies and public service places including in the school environment. Preventive efforts with socialization and counseling, supervision of narcotics trafficking traffic both at the port and land which is the entry point for migrants in Pohuwato district.  In addition, this supervision is also carried out routinely in places where transactions are usually held, for example nightclubs and locations where teenagers usually gather, and conduct operations or patrols or raids. Repressive efforts as the last step to take firm action against the perpetrator by imposing sanctions, as well as the implementation of rehabilitation involving various elements.

Drug abuse is a serious problem that threatens the security and welfare of people around the world, including in Indonesia. The Bandar Lampung region, being one of the major cities in Lampung Province, is not immune to the negative impact of drug trafficking. The importance of handling drug cases has become a central issue in the context of national security and social welfare. To overcome this problem, the role and authority of the police as law enforcers is crucial. The method used in this research is qualitative method with descriptive analysis. This research aims to find out about the duties and authority of the police in facing drug challenges. The result of this research is that police synergy efforts between various law enforcement agencies and the government, such as those in the Bandar Lampung area, can provide many benefits and help improve the effectiveness of drug handling.