<![CDATA[The occurrence of looting after natural disasters represents a serious legal and social issue in Indonesia. In Sibolga City, flood disasters not only caused economic losses and disrupted community activities but also triggered criminal acts in the form of retail store looting. This situation raises concerns regarding the effectiveness of criminal law enforcement, the role of the police in maintaining public order, and legal protection for affected business owners. This study aims to analyze the implementation of legal handling against looting crimes in Sibolga City following flood disasters and to identify obstacles faced by the Sibolga Resort Police in law enforcement efforts. The research applies a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Legal materials were obtained from legislation, books, journals, and other relevant legal sources, which were analyzed qualitatively. The results show that law enforcement carried out by the Sibolga Police refers to the Indonesian Criminal Code provisions on aggravated theft through preventive and repressive measures. However, the enforcement process still encounters several obstacles, including limited evidence, unstable social conditions, and low public legal awareness during emergencies. Therefore, stronger disaster-based criminal law policies, improved security measures, and increased public legal awareness are needed to support more effective and humane law enforcement.]]>
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