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VOL. 11, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Analysis of the involvement of children in narcotics crimes
Authors
Jummaidi Saputra, Arief Pandu Hidayat, Hepi Hamdani, Rina Fajriana,
Fitradi, Muhammad Iqbal
Abstract
The misuse and illicit
trafficking of narcotics in Indonesia has increasingly involved children, both
as users and as part of the distribution chain. This phenomenon often results
from exploitation by adults or narcotics syndicates who take advantage of
children’s vulnerability and legal protection loopholes. This study aims to
analyze the forms of children’s involvement in narcotics crimes, identify the
contributing factors, and formulate effective strategic prevention measures.
The research method used is normative legal research with statutory, conceptual,
and case approaches, through a review of regulations, literature, court
decisions, and official data. The results show that children’s involvement
includes five main forms: user, courier, intermediary, seller, and “legal
shield” for syndicates. Contributing factors include family vulnerability, peer
influence, economic pressure, technological development, low legal literacy,
and exploitation by criminal networks. Prevention efforts must be holistic,
involving the strengthening of family roles, early legal education, digital
literacy, empowerment of economically vulnerable families, and strict law
enforcement against those who exploit children. This study recommends
optimizing the application of Article 133 of the Narcotics Law, integrating
anti-narcotics education into the school curriculum, cross-sectoral
coordination, and comprehensive rehabilitation for children as both victims and
perpetrators. In conclusion, protecting children from involvement in narcotics
crimes requires a synergy of legal, social, and educational approaches based on
the principle of the best interests of the child.
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Pages:84-89
How to cite this article:
Jummaidi Saputra, Arief Pandu Hidayat, Hepi Hamdani, Rina Fajriana,
Fitradi, Muhammad Iqbal
"Analysis of the involvement of children in narcotics crimes". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 84-89
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