The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forest vs Mboyo Ilitch

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

In July 2015, Mboyo Ilitch found himself inside Ignoli forest with a war weapon for a hunting expedition with two other hunters. At the same time an ecoguards’ team was patrolling in the area and faced the hunters and Mboyo was apprehended.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 131/2015
Charges
Illegal possession of war weapon and ammunitions.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused was found guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 1 year imprisonment suspended and a fine of XAF 100,000 (one 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
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas