The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Tonga Aubin

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
2016
Abstract

In May 2016, Tonga Aubin left his village with an impressive package of materials for hunting within the Odzala Kokoua national park. On the first day he put traps before coming back to the village. The next day he was unfortunately arrested by rangers on patrol and brought before the state prosecutor.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 029/2016
Charges
Hunting in a protected area.
Transnational
No
Decision
Tonga Aubin was found guilty of hunting in a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Tonga Aubin was sentenced to two years imprisonment, XAF 300,000 (three hundred thousand) as fines and to pay XAF 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) as damages and court fees; The imprisonment term was suspended; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas