Amid globalization and the growth of maritime trade, the Maritime Security Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian Coast Guard RI) plays a crucial role in safeguarding national waters, particularly the Makassar Strait, against the threat of people smuggling. This study examines the strategies employed by the Indonesian Coast Guard RI to combat people smuggling, with a focus on personnel capacity development, interagency collaboration, and strict regulatory enforcement. Using a normative legal research approach, this study applies legislative, conceptual, and historical methods. It is categorized as descriptive research and relies primarily on secondary data, including primary legal materials (legislation) and secondary legal resources such as textbooks and scientific journals related to people smuggling. The analysis reveals several key findings: (1) the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency conducts joint operations and fosters interagency synergy while enhancing personnel capabilities and executing security and safety patrol mandates; (2) maritime routes are monitored through incident-specific analyses, evaluation of countermeasures, and the use of technology and intelligence; (3) the effectiveness of methods and strategies is evaluated via personnel training outcomes, interagency collaboration, and regulatory compliance; (4) new technological potentials are explored through advanced surveillance systems, artificial intelligence integration, and data-driven approaches; and (5) perpetrator motivations and smuggling tactics are analyzed to inform preventive measures. The study concludes that the holistic approach of the Indonesian Coast Guard, combined with collaboration with relevant agencies, has significantly contributed to reducing people smuggling incidents. However, ongoing challenges remain, necessitating further research to optimize strategies and more effectively secure Indonesia’s maritime jurisdiction against people smuggling threats.
Prakoso Dimas Fajar (Sun,) studied this question.