Penegakan Hukum terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pertambangan Minyak Tanpa Izin (Illegal Drilling) di Wilayah Hukum Kabupaten Batanghari

Oil and gas are natural resources that are held and controlled by the State which must be optimized to the maximum extent possible because they have a very important role in the national economy, the estuary of which is the creation of social welfare for all Indonesian people. In order to achieve this welfare, Law Number 22 of 2001 concerning Oil and Gas is enacted, which provides a legal basis for development and legal reform in oil and gas business activities.The purpose of this study is to find out law enforcement against the crime of oil mining without a permit in the jurisdiction of Batanghari Regency, the obstacles faced and the efforts made to overcome the obstacles encountered. This research is a descriptive analytical research with an empirical juridical approach. Determination of the sample was carried out using purposive sampling technique and data collection was carried out through interviews and qualitative data analysis was carried out. Law enforcement is carried out by carrying out repressive actions, taking action and detention. Constraints faced are low awareness, participation and information from the community and another obstacle is information leakage. Efforts are being made to increase awareness and participation and maximize the role of the community.