Nathan van der Westhuizen (37) and David Roberts (59) were convicted and sentenced by the East London Magistrates’ Court for numerous charges of dealing in drugs.
Between 23 July and 3 August 2021, the East London based Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau and East London Crime Intelligence Gathering embarked on an intelligence driven clandestine operation after information received about suspects selling mandrax and tik from their residence in Buffalo flats.
Three successful purchases were conducted where 100 mandrax and 50 straws of tik were sold.
During the execution of a search warrant at their residence, more mandrax tablets, straws of tik and cash were seized. They were arrested on 23 August 2021 and made a short appearance in the East London Magistrates’ Court where they were released on bail.
After a series of court appearances, the duo was ultimately convicted and sentenced. Van der Westhuizen was sentenced to five years imprisonment with an option of R50 000 fine. He further received seven years imprisonment which is suspended for five years.
Roberts was sentenced to three years imprisonment with an option a R20 000 fine. He was also sentenced to five years imprisonment which is suspended for five years.
