The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Nguerio Jean Nestor

Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract

On August 2011, the anti-poaching surveillance and control unit of Nouabele Ndoki National Park in its traditional mission apprehended Nguerio Jean Nestor with a locally manufactured weapon and 13 ammunitions.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 026/2012
Charges
Illegal hunting in a protected area.
Transnational
No
Decision
Nguerio Jean Nestor was found guilty of illegal hunting in a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Nguerio Jean Nestor was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 300000 (three hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 1000000 (one million) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to the mininmum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas