Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
On May 12, 2020 at 8 a.m., ISUMA BAFANGALA, along with Dieu Merci and ODI, left Ouesso for Bomo to capture parrots. The next day, they captured 5 parrots and used 3 other parrots as bait. They were surprised by the eco-guards, Isuma was arrested while the two others ran away.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 068/2020
Charges
Illegal capture of grey parrots of Gabon.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
ISUMA BAFANGALA was found guilty of the charges against him.
Appealed
No
Penalty
ISUMA BAFANGALA was sentenced to 8 (eight) months imprisonment and a firm fine of XAF 50,000 (fifty thousand); he was ordered to pay the sum of XAF 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) as civil damages; he was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to a minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas