KERJA SAMA POLICE-TO-POLICE INDONESIA DAN FILIPINA DALAM MEMBERANTAS KASUS PERDAGANGAN SENJATA ILEGAL

Abstract

Cases of illegal arms trafficking between the Philippines and Indonesia have resurfaced over the past five years. The local armed criminal groups in Indonesian has become one of the factors driving the demand for the illegal weapons from the Philippines. Indonesian National Police (INP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have established bilateral cooperation since 2005. This research uses a qualitative method and applies Frederic Lemieux’s theory of international police cooperation. The study examines the cooperation between INP and PNP in combating illegal arms trafficking. Primary data were obtained through online interviews with the Indonesian Police Technical Staff in Davao City and members of the International Relations Division of the INP. Secondary data were gathered from journal articles, books, reports, and websites. The research findings show that the cooperation between both parties has been carried out in accordance with the cooperation agreement outlined in the MoU. Forms of cooperation include the exchange of intelligence information, capacity-building programs through join training, and joint operations. Interactions between the two actors can also be found in multilateral cooperation forums, such as INTERPOL and ASEANAPOL.
Keywords: Arms trafficking, international police cooperation, Indonesian National Police, Philippines National Police