Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
On January 27, 2018, during their traditional surveillance and anti-poaching missions, the eco-guards service agents arrested Mr Gbokoli Tony Erick when he was leaving a hunting party in possession of an aquatic buckshot, a fully protected animal.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 008/2018
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species and illegal hunting.
Transnational
No
Decision
Gbokoli Tony Erick was found guilty of illegal hunting and killing of a fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Gbokoli Tony Erick was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 50000 (fifty thousand) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 2 months for the recovery of damages and interest and costs.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas