The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Mongo Passi Morgan

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Sangha
Court
High Court of Ouesso
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

In February 2015, Mongo Passi Morgan was contacted by a Malian known as Mamadou to serve as tracker or hunting guide. He then associated himself with the latter to track an elephant that they have located. On his way back to Mokopaka where he is resident he is arrested in possession of one war weapon.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 071/2015
Charges
Illegal possession of one war weapon
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
Mongo Passi Morgan was found guilty of illegal possession of one war weapon.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mongo Passi Morgan was sentenced to one year imprisonment and to pay court fees. Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum. No damage because the State of Congo did not file a civil claim.
Legislation cited
Ordonnance N°62/24 du 16 Octobre 1962 fixant le régime des matériels de guerre, des armes et munitions