Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
During the year 2018, Ongoto Gauthier met a Cameroonian with whom he decided to organize a big hunting expedition in the forest. This expedition was not successful and Ongoto Gauthier decided to plan a trip to Cameroon. Arrived at Bolozo, he met with a police agent to whom he said that he was in possession of a war arm and offered to work with him, reason why he was arrested and brought to the state prosecutor.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 183/2018
Charges
Illegal possession of a war weapon, killing of elephants.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Ongoto Gauthier was found not guilty of illegal possession of a war weapon and killing of elephants.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Ongoto Gauthier was found not guilty and therefore not convicted. The court fees were put at the expense of the public treasury.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas