Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
In October 2020, Mabiala Trésor, a citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo without residence permit, was asked by his friend Moundande to participate in a large parrot trapping operation. Once agreed, they met at night near the Sangha River. Mabiala Trésor boarded a canoe with Moundande's luggage, which consisted of two live parrots to be used as bait, and 12 statues in the shape of parrots and 10 litres of glue. While travelling to the hunting site, they passed a river patrol of the Nouabélé Ndoki eco-guards , who became aware of the boat.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 135/2020
Charges
Illegal possession of a partially protected species.
Species
Parrot
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Mabiala Trésor was found guilty of illegal possession of a partially protected species and of default of resident card.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mabiala Trésor was sentenced to 2 years suspended imprisonment. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to the minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas