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The Republic versus Leonard Kimisha - No. 16 of 2007

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

Sometimes on 13th April, 2007 at Kashaulili area within Mpanda District in Rukwa Region, the accused person was found in unlawful possession of 10 kg of hippopotamus meat valued 840,000/=, a horn of greater kudu valued Tshs. 1,600,000/= and one feather of porcupine valued tsh. 150,000/= the property of United Republic of Tanzania.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. MINTCHA OKONO Benoit

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

On the 21st August 2017, MINTCHA OKONO Benoit was arrested by elements of the conservation service of the Campo Ma'an National Park. He was found in possession of seven rats, a bay duiker and porcupine meat and did not have his national identity card at the time of the arrest. He admitted killing these animals during a hunting party.

The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. ASSOUMOU MVE Romain, MENGUE MINTSA Gaspard, EDJANG ASSOUM Thomas de la Joie

Cameroon
South
Court of First Instance
National - lower court
Criminal
2013

The accused persons all acting in concertation, entered the Campo Ma’an national park in Oveng for a hunting party. There, they were arrested by forestry and wildlife agents in possession of carcasses of protected animal species, including two black Bay duikers, a blue Bay duiker, a porcupine and a mustac.

Uganda Versus Okumu Charles

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused was arrested at Uribo village in Bulisa District. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Kampala at Buganda Road.

Uganda Versus Monday Deus

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused was arrested at Ishasha cell, Nyanga parish Kanungu District. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Kampala at Buganda Road.

Uganda Versus Canpara Munguryek Geoffrey

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Amuru
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused was found in a wildlife protected area without permission and was in possession of wildlife protected species and devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Amuru.

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