The Republic versus Aidano Chapite - No. 0 of 2012

Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Arusha
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

The prosecution alleged that on 23rd March, 2012 at Kambi ya Fisi within city and region of Arusha, the accused was found in possession of one cheetah skin. According to the prosecution, the accused was in police lock up facing charges of breaking with intent to steal. The police decided to search his house in an attempt to recover some stolen items. During the search, a bag containing cheetah skin was found in the accused house. The accused denied to know the content of the bag and told the police that it belonged to a person who is visiting him. He gave the name and mobile phone number of the guest. The accused was found not guilty.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 0 of 2012
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
Money value
TZS 5,600,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Acquittal
Appealed
No
Penalty
-
Court cases cited
Masilompane and Others v. The Tate 1997 BLR 1201
Manizuku Hamisi v. Republic 1997 TLR 1 (HC)
Legislation cited
Wildlife Conservation Act, Cap. 283 R.E. 2002
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Source