Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract
Diazomoua Carliche is a baker who used to deliver bread in villages. One day in September 2016 while he has doing his delivery he came across one small abandoned by the road side he took the bag and discovered that it was containing one war weapon type PMK and 103 (one hundred and three) bullets. He hid them somewhere. One week later on his way back to Ouesso he is caught by rangers who found him in possession of the PMK and 103 (one hundred and three) bullets hidden inside his jacket.
Language of document
French
Reference number
Decision No. 213 of 2016/11/10
Charges
Illegal possession of one war weapon and ammunition.
Transnational
No
Decision
Diazomoua Carliche was found guilty of illegal possession of one war weapon and ammunition.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Diazomoua Carliche was sentenced to six months imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 50,000 (fifty thousand) and to pay court fees. Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its maximum. No damage because the State of Congo did not file a civil claim.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62-24 of 16 October 1962 to lay down regulations on war weapons, ammunitions and materials