Drug Dealers Want To Be 'Poor', DPR: They No Longer Have Capital Running Haram Business

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian House of Representatives welcomes the plan of the National Police to apply the article on money laundering (TPPU) to drug dealers so that they can be poor. According to Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, this step can reduce the spread of drugs in Indonesia.

"This step is very important as an effort so that the younger generation of Indonesia, which is the future of the nation, can be free from the threat of drugs," said Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives Gilang Dhielafararez, Friday, July 12.

"So 'impoverishing' the city can be a breakthrough so they no longer have the capital to run a drug illicit business," continued Gilang.

The deputy chairman of the House of Representatives' Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) hopes that by impoverishing dealers, drug businesses will eventually disappear. Gilang said that law enforcement against drug dealers is not enough just by arresting them because they can return to running the drug business through various loopholes.

It takes a breakthrough to ensure the closure of drug business spaces in Indonesia. This is for the future of the nation's children who will become leaders in the future," said Gilang.

Even so, Gilang reminded that the success of this step really depends on fair and transparent implementation and full support from the community and law enforcement integrity.

"Implementing the TPPU article requires strong evidence and a transparent legal process. Law enforcers must ensure that investigations and prosecutions are carried out fairly and in accordance with applicable legal procedures," he said.

Gilang also asked the police to apply the principle of justice in the application of money laundering offenses in drug cases. Because the money laundering offense article is planned not only to be applied to dealers, but also to drug couriers caught.

"We have to make sure that no one is persecuted as a result of this policy. I believe the Police will be wise in determining which parties are appropriate to be 'poor', and which only need assistance after law enforcement is carried out," said Gilang.

He added that legal assistance must also be given to drug couriers because often drug couriers are only small people. Gilang also reminded that the application of money laundering offenses should not be a tool to oppress or abuse power.

"Make sure law enforcement pays attention to human rights elements. Drug couriers are a crime, but whether it is necessary to reach TPPU, the police must be able to consider it wisely and adjust it to the level of violation," said the legislator from the Central Java II electoral district.

Gilang also asked the police to increase internal supervision in cases of law enforcement of drug cases. He reminded the National Police to anticipate that drug cases would no longer occur involving police officers.

"The integrity and professionalism of the apparatus is very important in ensuring that this policy runs according to its objectives. We must not provide loopholes for corrupt and collusion practices that can damage drug eradication efforts," said Gilang.

This member of the House of Representatives Law, Human Rights and Security Commission also emphasized the importance of socializing with the public regarding the plan to implement money laundering offenses for drug dealers. According to Gilang, without good socialization, the public may not understand how important this step is in efforts to eradicate drug trafficking.

"By impoverishing the perpetrators, we hope that it will have a deterrent effect and hinder their operations. However, the public must be given a clear understanding of the purpose and benefits of applying the money laundering offense article to drug offenders," he said.