The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. TSANGUE Francois

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
1989
Abstract

On the 06 August 1989, the accused TSANGUE Francois was arrested flagrante delicto in the locality of Oveng. He was found in possession of unmarked trophies of protected animal species without a certificate of origin. At the end of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney together with the seized items for prosecution.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 225/COR
Charges
Poaching protected animal species and ivory trafficking.
Transnational
No
Decision
He was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to pay 50,000XAF for fines and to pay 6,060 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No. 81/13 of 17 November 1981 on forestry regulations