Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
Engouendza Adrien is a Congolese individual resident at Mokouangonda. During the year 2017, a big hunting expedition was carried out in the village and elephants were killed with a PMAK weapon. During investigations, rangers caught and arrested Engouendza Adrien in possession of the said PMAK that was hidden behind his house. Brought before the state prosecutor, he was charged of illegal possession of a war weapon and ammunition and sent to court for trial.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 015/2017
Charges
Illegal possession of one war weapon and ammunition.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Engouendza Adrien was found guilty of illegal possession of one war weapon and ammunition.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Engouendza Adrien was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 50,000 (fifty thousand) and XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand) as damages 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