Background. Thuggery is increasingly prevalent in every social
activity. Not only does it cause fear in the community, but the practice
of thuggery is also the cause of the decline in the level of public trust
in Law enforcement. The study formulates the problem by examining
how the modus operandi is often used in the practice of thuggery in
Indramayu Regency and how law enforcement can overcome the
practice of thuggery.
Purpose. This study aims to analyze the modus operandi used in
thuggery activities and understand and evaluate law enforcement's
effectiveness in thuggery.
Methods. The research method used is Empirical Jurisprudence. Direct
observation was carried out in areas with a relatively high level of
thuggery in Indramayu Regency.
Result. The study's results show that one mode of thuggery often
encountered in Indramayu Regency is Illegal Levy under the pretext of
selling mineral water.
Conclusion. Law enforcement consists of several aspects, such as the
legal factors themselves, law enforcement factors, facilities and
facilities factors, community factors, and cultural factors.
Implementation. Law enforcement is strengthened by increasing legal
awareness in the community and implementing stricter sanctions to
reduce the practice of thuggery in the future.
KEYWORDS
Illegal Levies, Law Enforcement, Thugging