Factors Associated with Narcotics Trafficking in Swamp Environment of Palembang City

Narcotics trafficking is a serious problem that has a far-reaching negative impact on societies and states. People who live around swamps tend to have relatively higher rates of narcotics trafficking when compared to people living on land. This study aims to analyze between narcotic circulation factors and swamp environments. The method used is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach in Palembang City and a literature review. The results show that narcotics trafficking is influenced by a number of complex factors include social, economic, cultural, policy, and environmental aspects. Social aspects include peer influence, social pressure, and social isolation that can influence a person to engage in narcotics trafficking. In addition, government policies in handling narcotics also affect the circulation of narcotics in the community. Environmental aspects include geographical isolation, where large and hard-to-reach swampy areas can become safe places for the manufacture, storage, or trafficking of narcotics. Social livelihoods are limited because swamps often have minimal populations and limited access to educational programs. Low knowledge and awareness about the dangers of narcotics due to the lack of anti-narcotics campaigns among residents of swampy areas can make them more vulnerable to narcotics circulation.