The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forest vs Kouadjo Benjamin

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Sangha
Court
High Court of Ouesso
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

Kouadjo Benjamin bought a war weapon with the intention of killing any animal that crossed his path. On June 28, 2020 he was caught by rangers at Endjoubou forest.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 070/2015
Charges
Illegal possession of war weapon.
Transnational
No
Decision
Kouadjo Benjamin was found guilty of charges againts him.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand); The accused was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to maximum.
Legislation cited
Ordinance No. 62/24 of 16 October 1962 establishing the rules governing war material, arms and munitions