Deserting soldiers and policemen in Maluku cannot fight alone. In turn, they need troops to carry out field maneuvers. In the atmosphere of rancor prevailing over the past three years, in fact its not difficult for them to recruit private soldiers. But its not always easy either. Thats why they also have to possess the power of persuasion.

The exact number of youngsters they have recruited is not known. One sure thing though is that the recr