The Republic versus Yohane Siwinga and six others - No. 01 of 2011

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
2013
Abstract

That on 8th December, 2011 at Itumba area within Mpanda District in Rukwa region the accused persons were arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophies. Also the accused persons were found in unlawful possession of two muzzle gun and ammunitions. A charge was brought before the court for accused persons to answer. The accused persons were convicted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 01 of 2011
Charges
(1) unlawful possession of government trophies, (2) & (3) unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition.
Species
African buffalo, Plover bird, Puku
Money value
TZS 2,059,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
Twenty (20) years imprisonment
Legislation cited
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Arms and Ammunitions Act, Cap. 223 R.E. 2002
Reference to FAOLEX
Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 5 of 2009)., 12 March 2009, Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Source
IUCN ELC