The Republic versus John Omary Gandaga - No. 17 of 2011

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Iringa
Court
District Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Iringa
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2011
Abstract

The accused was found in possession of elephant meat after receiving information from an informant that the accused was in such possession. He was found not guilty.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 17 of 2011
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
African elephant
Money value
TZS 14,000,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Acquittal
Appealed
No
Penalty
-
Legislation cited
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Reference to FAOLEX
Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 5 of 2009)., 12 March 2009, Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Source
IUCN ELC