Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
In November 2018, Makokolo Benjamin was at his fishing camp in Dzondo when a canoe from Bondoki , which docked at his camp, brought a bag of smoked gorilla meat and he was offered to buy a portion of gorilla meat for 15,000.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 081/2019
Charges
Illegal possession of trophies of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Makokolo Benjamin was found guilty of ilegal possession of trophies of a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Makokolo Benjamin was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment suspended. Makokolo Benjamin was sentenced to pay XAF 200000 (two hundred thousand) as damages and interest. The accused was 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