Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
In October 2018, following a search in a whaling boat at the Mossoti camp, the unit for the protection and fight against poaching discovered a fully protected species (in this case, the red dove from Central Africa) and six partially protected species (smoked, namely a blue duiker and four putty-nosed monkeys) including one belonging to Mr. Bokete Junior.
Language of document
French
Charges
Killing and transit of trophies of fully protected animals.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Bokete Junior was found guilty of killing and transit of trophies of fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Bokete Junior was sentenced to 2 years firm imprisonment and to pay as damages and interest XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand). The accused was sentenced to pay the cost. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to a quarter of a months for the recovery of fines, one month for court fees and damages and interest.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas