The Dutch position was getting stronger, along with the establishment of VOC in 1602. Consequently, the Dutch ruled Maluku ever since. Under the authority of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, acted as the Chief of Operational of VOC. The clove trade activities were fully controlled by VOC. With its full of eagerness, they expelled their opponent i.e.: Portuguese, Spanish as well as British. In addition, even other thousands of Maluku become victims of VOC's impertinence.