The Republic versus Cretus Sambi @ Kimbwenga - No. 15 of 2007

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Katavi
Court
District Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Mpanda
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract

Sometimes on 14th April, 2007 at Kibaoni village within Mpanda District found being in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was convicted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 15 of 2007
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
African elephant, Lion
Money value
TZS 10,700,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
Twenty (20) years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Wildlife Conservation Act, Cap. 283 R.E. 2002
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Source
IUCN ELC