Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
In February 2014, the Odzala-Kokoua national park anti-poaching service was informed that Lamine Djafil bought two ivory tusks from a former eco-guard named Dial Hugues, also known as Loufombo. Lamine Djafil also bought a war weapon type SKS from an eco-guard named Meyal. As he felt under pressure he gave the weapon to Doukoro Narcisse who contacted the anti-poaching service to hand over the weapon.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 116/2014
Charges
Illegal possession of ivory tusks and war weapon.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Lamine Djafil was found guilty of illegal possession of ivory tusks and war weapon.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand); The accused was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to 8 months for the recovery of the fine, 2 months for court fees.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions