The defendant Yankui Z. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife product (first instance case)

Country
China
Court
People's Court of Panxian
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Panxian
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract

On October 20, 2013, the defendant Yankui Z. purchased 3 ivory sculpture crafts and 1 piece of ivory in Dali, Yunnan and stored it on the Ji RV7825 black Santana. On his way to Hebei, he was seized when passing the drug inspection station in Pingguan, Panxian, Liupanshui City.

Language of document
Chinese
Reference number
(2014) Qianpan, No. 200 first instance
Charges
Yankui Z. was charged with illegal purchase, transport and sale of threatened or endangered wildlife products.
Species
Asian elephant
Money value
142,876 RMB.
Transnational
Yes
Decision
The court found the defendant Yankui Z. guilty of illegal purchase, transport and sale of threatened or endangered wildlife products.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Yankui Z. was sentenced to 3 years in prison, 3 years of probation and a fine of RMB 3,000. All ivories confiscated.
Treaty cited
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Legislation cited
Directory of the People's Republic of China on Special State Protection of Wildlife
Text and analysis
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