Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
In June 2014, the eco-Guard service patrol mission of the Nouabele Ndoki Park, caught Elanga Richard in possession of a PMAK type war weapon with a charger and the trophies of an elephant at the camp.
Language of document
French
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species and illegal possession of a weapon of war.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Elanga Richard was found guilty of killing of a fully protected species and illegal possession of a weapon of war.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Elanga Richard was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment and XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to one month for the recovery of fines.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas