Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
1997
Abstract
On the 14 June 1993, the accused NOUBETEH Samuel was summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance Djoum to respond to charges of illegal killing of protected animal species. That on the 29 October 1996 in Mintom II he was arrested by forces of law and order during a routine control in possession of five (05) legs of smoked bush meat without a certificate of origin. During the hearing, he failed to appear before the court despite being summoned severally. The court however found sufficient evidence to establish his culpability. At the end of the proceedings, the matter was adjourned for judgement.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 143/COR
Charges
Poaching of protected animal species.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused NOUBETEH Samuel was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to pay 50,000 XAF for fines and to pay 23,300 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations