The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. ZO’O MINKO Andre

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract

In November 2014, a joint anti-poaching patrol team funded by the TRIDOM project surprised the accused in illegal possession of three hunting guns labelled, Renato Baldini No R43348, Caliber Browsing No 412047 and Caliber 12 No. 07020306. During interrogations, he pleaded guilty and further stated that his family carried out poaching activities sometimes. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney, together with the seized items as exhibits for prosecution.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 232/COR
Charges
Illegal detention of hunting guns and complicity in the illegal killing of protected animal species.
Transnational
No
Decision
He was declared not guilty for complicity in hunting protected species. He was declared guilty for the illegal detention of hunting guns. He was sentenced to two (02) months fixed term imprisonment and to pay 49.150 XAF for costs.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to two (02) months fixed term imprisonment and to pay 49.150 XAF for costs.