The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Mangola Destin, Ngalibao Moise, Gbete Polo Dave

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Likouala
Court
High Court of Impfondo
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2019
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 021/2019
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
Mangola Destin, Ngalibao Moise, Gbete Polo Dave were found not guilty of killing of a fully protected species. Mangola Destin was found guilty of assault and battery.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mangola Destin was sentenced to 12 months suspended imprisonment and to pay XAF 50000 (fifty thousand) as fines. The accused and the congolese state were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to the maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas