In russia, the police have been instructed to avoid filing cases against drug offenders. Instead, they are directed to persuade them to sign contracts with the Armed Forces of russia. When individuals suspected of drug trafficking are apprehended, they are brought to the department, but no legal proceedings are initiated against them. Subsequently, a prosecutor and a representative from the military enlistment office appear to convince the detainee to enlist with the Armed Forces, National Resistance Center of Ukraine reports.
This tactic effectively recruits potential prisoners at the pre-trial stage, aiming to mitigate social unrest through national mobilization. Essentially, the Kremlin shows little concern for the fate of these individuals, essentially funneling them into military service.
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