Country
Type of court
Seat of court
Lianyungang
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
In June 2017, the defendant Yang illegally purchased an ivory product from others in Putian City, Fujian Province and used it for sale. On December 13, 2017, the public security organ seized the ivory product in Yiheng Jewelry Store, No. 370, E District, 2nd Floor, Building 2, Crystal City, Donghai County operated by the defendant Yang, and was identified as owned by Asian elephant or African elephant protected by state. It was also found that the ivory products involved in the case weighed 119.4 grams and were valued at RMB 4,975.
Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2018) Su 0706, No.881 first instance
Charges
Yang was charged with illegal purchase and sale of threatened or endangered wildlife products.
Species
Money value
4,975 RMB.
Transnational
No
Decision
The court found the defendant Yang guilty of illegal purchase and sale of endangered wildlife products according to criminal law Art. 341 I
Appealed
No
Penalty
Fangzhao S. was sentenced to 6 months in prison, 1 year for probation and a fine of RMB 5,000. All crime involved items confiscated.
Legislation cited
Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife
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