The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Engabi Jonas

Country
Territorial subdivision
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract

During 2020, the police apprehended Engabi Jonas in possession of a PMAK weapon of war and he did not have a resident card.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 139/2020
Charges
Possession of a PMAK weapon of war and default of a resident card.
Transnational
No
Decision
Engabi Jonas was found guilty of possession of a PMAK weapon of war and default of a resident card.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Engabi Jonas was sentenced to 6 months firm imprisonment suspended and XAF 25000 ( twenty five thousand) as fines. The accused were sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to the 3 months for the recovery of fines, 2 months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions