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Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal – Vol. 8, No. 5

Publication Date: May 25, 2021

DOI:10.14738/assrj.85.10151.

Sarjito, A., Prihantoro, K., & Adriana, R. (2021). Handling and Restraint of Illegal Immigrants by the Office of Immigration and the

Indonesian Naval Base in Bengkulu Area. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 8(5). 45-62.

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Handling and Restraint of Illegal Immigrants by the Office of

Immigration and the Indonesian Naval Base in Bengkulu Area

Aris Sarjito

Indonesian Defense University, Bogor 16810, Indonesia

Kasih Prihantoro

Indonesian Defense University, Bogor 16810, Indonesia

Rani Adriana

Indonesian Defense University, Bogor 16810, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The area of Indonesian marine waters is very large and requires effective

protection and security. The Bengkulu Naval Base carries out its functions in order

to improve security and control of the sea in strategic areas, especially in the

national waters that are included in the zone of Bengkulu Province. Large areas of

the sea are often used by foreign immigrants to enter Indonesian jurisdiction. This

makes it a threat both factual and potential, so that coordination of security in the

area, especially the maritime border, is needed by presenting good synergy

between agencies in handling these illegal immigrants. The Immigration Office as

the holder of the enforcement function for immigration matters needs to coordinate

with other agencies. This study is to analyze the handling and restraint of illegal

immigrants by the Bengkulu Immigration Office and Naval Base. In this study, the

data collection process was carried out by using interview, observation, and

documentation study methods. Data analysis begins with data collection, data

condensation, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of

research with qualitative methods, it shows that; (1) in implementing synergy it is

influenced by several factors, among others; facilities and infrastructure, the

criteria for each agency as well as the characteristics of the partnerships formed

based on the Foreigner Supervision Team Program: (2) The restraint to the

implementation of this synergy are the limited budget provided, minimal facilities

and infrastructure, as well as refugee conventions to date. still not ratified: and (3)

the strategy of the two agencies implemented is to hold joint meetings involving

vertical and horizontal elements.

Keywords: Illegal immigrants, naval base, navy, restraint

INTRODUCTION

The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia is an archipelagic country based on the results

of validation and verification by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment,

Indonesia has 17,491 islands and is geographically located in a strategic position on this world

map, especially in the global transportation/communication system. The geographical

condition of Indonesia, which is in the form of an archipelago, has free and open access for