Tashiev began the conversation by inquiring about the operation of the checkpoint and immediately asked if the officer had consumed alcohol. The border guard confidently replied, "Not at all." However, Tashiev, not satisfied with the answer, suggested he come closer, take a breath, and undergo an alcohol test, emphasizing that it is better to confess right away than to wait for a check that might confirm his suspicions.
“Are you sure? If you tell the truth — I will forgive you. If not…” — he noted. To this, the border guard assured him again that he was not lying and had not consumed any alcohol.
