Country
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Abong Mbang
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
The accused METSEL Hyppolyte was arrested in the locality of Bonando, in a prohibited hunting zone by elements of the conservation service. He was found with 03 Tortoises, 04 smoked Zambian rats and smoked Porcupines. During interrogations, he acknowledged committing the offence as charged and pleaded guilty. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 692/COR
Charges
Illegal capture and killing of protected class B and C animal species in a prohibited hunting zone.
Species
Tortoise,
African brush-tailed porcupine
Transnational
No
Decision
He was found guilty of the illegal capture and killing of protected class B and C animal species in a prohibited hunting zone.
Appealed
No
Penalty
He was sentenced to pay 25.000 XAF for fines, 25.900 XAF for costs, and 350.000 XAF as civil damages to the state of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.
Legislation cited
Law No 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations, secs. 101, 154
Penal Code, sec. 74