Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
As of November 14, 2017, the eco-guards during their traditional missions of patrolling poachers managed to get hold of Motia Bienvenu coming from a hunt with elephant ivories. His acolytes were on the run. After a thorough search, the eco-guards officers succeeded in arresting Mr. Christian Ngandi, hidden under his bed, in possession of a PMAK-type weapon of war, and two loaded magazines.
Language of document
French
Charges
Possession of weapon of war and war ammunitions and illegal hunting.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Ngandi Christian and Motia Bienvenu were found guilty of possession of a weapon of war and war ammunitions and of illegal hunting.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused were sentenced to 2 years suspended imprisonment and to pay XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused were sentenced to pay XAF 350000 (three hundred fifty thousand) as damages and interest in solidarity. The accused were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 2 months for the recovery of fines and costs and 3 months for damages and interest.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions