The Republic versus John Michael @ Malilo - No. 09 of 2009

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Katavi
Court
District Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Mpanda
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract

That on 17th June, 2009 at Igongwe area within Mpanda District in Rukwa Region the accused person was found in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was convicted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 09 of 2009
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
African elephant
Money value
TZS 15,000,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
Twenty (20) years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Wildlife Conservation Act, Cap. 283 R.E. 2002
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Source
IUCN ELC