THE EMPOWERMENT OF CUSTOMARY VILLAGES IN BALI IN PREVENTIONS AND COUNTERMEASURES OF NARCOTICS CRIMES BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM

Abstract

Narcotics crime has been categorized as transnational crime with a very sophisticated modus operandi, therefore in its prevention and countermeasures require an effective strategy involving various components of society. Customary village as one of the social institutions in Bali has an important role in helping the Government realize Indonesia towards a drug-free country considering that customary village has traditional rules considered effective in helping to minimize the number of narcotics abuse in the area through the application of customary sanctions. This research is an empirical legal research that uses an empirical juridical approach with descriptive analytical research specifications. The research data sourced from primary data is supported by secondary data using document study techniques, observation, and interviews. The results showed that the prohibition of narcotics abuse regulated in awig-awig or pararem of customary villages in Bali is a form of the empowerment of customary villages that aims to increase the participation of customary villages in helping the government prevent and overcome narcotics abuse and illicit trafficking. The regulation of customary sanctions for perpetrators of narcotics crimes in awig-awig or pararem and its application are reaction to actions that violate the sense of justice and propriety that live in society so as to disrupt the balance and peace of the society