The Republic versus Festo S/O Erineo - No. 01 of 2015

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Mbeya
Court
District Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Chunya
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

Sometime on 25th March, 2015 at Gua village within Chunya District in Mbeya region was found in unlawful possession of the government trophies. Also was found in unlawful possession of firearms. Then brought before the court to answer the charge. The accused was convited.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 01 of 2015
Charges
(1) unlawful possession of government trophies, (2) unlawful possession of firearms
Species
Warthog
Money value
TZS 893,250
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
(1) first count: to pay fine of Tshs. 900,000/= or to serve eight (8) years imprisonment, (2) second count: to pay fine of Tshs. 100,000/= or to serve five (5) years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Arms and Ammunition Act, Cap 223 R.E 2002 as amended by Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 of Act No. 17 of 2010
Reference to FAOLEX
Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 5 of 2009)., 12 March 2009, Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Source
IUCN ELC
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