Drugs Pass Through Sea Borders: Susi
Jakarta. Minister of Maritime Affairs Susi Pudjiastuti in a statement claimed 80 percent of narcotics distribution in the country passes through sea borders.
“The worst is that 80 percent of the narcotics trade are from sea. It damages and threatens our generation and the future of our nation,” Susi said in a written statement on Thursday (13/10).
She also reminded that illegal fishing is a lucrative business related to other transnational crimes, such as illegal liquors trafficking, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
Susi urged all parties to support the government policies to eradicate the illegal fishing practices that have caused losses to Indonesia.
The minister also reminded that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has committed to establishing the sea as the nation’s future.
Susi mentioned various subjects to be studies related to the government’s performance in maritime and fisheries sector, such as the policy to discipline foreign ships within the past two years.
“If it is possible, compare the trade balance with our neighboring countries. Now, Indonesia has been at the top due to the reforms,” Susi said.
She underlined the synergy between the central and regional governments, which is the main requirement to enforcing the eradication of fish looting in Indonesian waters.
Abdul Halim, secretary general of the People's Coalition for Fishery Justice (Kiara), agreed, saying the teaming up of the government sectors should be used to enforce maritime law.
“[Lack of deterrent effect] is caused by the disconnected efforts of law enforcements in the national and regional levels,” Abdul said.
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