They wouldn’t want to look like hypocrites, executing drug dealers and then doing the same thing they executed them for..................face is important................
Granted. But their propaganda win could rather quickly address the face issue. A little psyop goea a long way. Example:
“In keeping with international norms, we allowed the muslims a certain level of autonomy and as you see, they abused it greatly. In reaction, the Red Army was forced to step in and protect our people from the drug menace that has ravaged the muslim community. Going forward, we will be taking similar steps throughout our great society to drive the menace from our midst once and for all. Please stand by for new rules...”
Twofer.