Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract
During the months of April and May 2016, Nkunku Henri contacted one military officer staying in Pokola to provide him with war ammunition in order to provide in his turn Bome Leopold. It’s in these circumstances that he purchased 89 (eighty nine) bullets that he hid inside cassava leaves to deceive the vigilance of rangers. But unfortunately, his goods were thoroughly searched, the bullets found and Nkunku arrested. Later the gendarmerie arrested Bome Leopold. The facts were brought to the attention of the state prosecutor who sent the two accused to court for trial.
Language of document
French
Reference number
Decision No. 166 of 2016/08/18
Charges
Illegal possession of war ammunition and drugs (Indian hemp).
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Nkunku Henri was found guilty of illegal possession of war ammunition; Bome Leopold was found guilty of illegal possession of drugs (Indian hemp).
Appealed
No
Penalty
Nkunku Henri and Bome Leopold were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines each and to pay court fees. The imprisonment term was suspended. Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum. 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