Drug dealer goes down
Tanya Waterworth
A DRUG dealer was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in the Richards Bay Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
Terene Santos (48) was charged and found guilty of dealing in ecstasy and Magistrate Mtshali sent a stern message to dealers with the strong conviction.
During the trial, the State argued that dealers spread drugs indiscriminately among both young and older members in the community, destroying both individuals and their families.
Welcoming the sentence, Public Prosecutor Val Harripersadh described the abuse of drugs in the area as 'an epidemic' and which is having a severe impact on the delivery of social services.
'Every week the court is addressing matters relating to drugs and we need to send out the message to dealers that this crime will not be tolerated,' said Harripersadh, following the sentence hearing.
SANCA Zululand also welcomed the news of the sentence with Director, Lynn Williams confirming they have also seen an increased abuse of drugs in the area.
'Ecstasy seems to be making a comeback, especially among young people.
'Drugs ruin lives, not only of substance abusers, but also those of their families and friends.
'We are happy to see the court is taking a strong line with regard to drug dealers,' she said.
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