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The Republic versus Katabi Boniface @ Savery - No. 20 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2016

On 14th January, 2015 the accused person was arrested and found in unlawful possession of government trophy. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused person was convicted.

The Republic versus Dominico Mayanga and two others - No. 40 of 2007

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

On 29th October, 2007 at Itenka B village within Mpanda District in Rukwa Region the accused persons were arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophy. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused persons were convicted.

The Republic versus Peter Chilangaso and three others - No. 99 of 2011

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2014

Sometimes on 17th April, 2011 at Mafunsi village within Mpanda District in Rukwa region the accused persons were arrested and found in unlawful possession of government trophies. They were also found with unlawful possession of the gun. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused persons were convicted.

The Republic versus John Kidasi and three others - No. 04 of 2012

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Morogoro
District Court
National - lower court
General
2012

On 28th day of February 2002, the accused persons were arrested at Ilakala area Mikumi National Park within Kilosa District in Morogoro and were found in possession of government trophies to wit were 96 kilograms of hippopotamus meat valued at Tshs. 1,815,000 the property of the United Republic of Tanzania without permit or license.

The Republic versus Juma Charles @ Malumbe - No. 46 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Mara
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

On 16/7/2013, when game rangers were in patrol along Rubanda river in Ikorongo/Grumet Game reserve. They saw footmarks of human beings. They followed the marks and managed to arrest the accused person. He was caught in possession of one panga and one fresh head of a hippopotamus. The person was arrested and taken to KDU.

The Republic versus Laurent Simon - No. 16 of 2010

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

On 06.10.2010, the accused was found in unlawful possession of one carcass head of hippopotamus within the Malale river inside Manyara National Park within Monduli District, Arusha region. The accused was found guilty and was therefore convicted.

Obrien Charie v The State

Malawi
High Court of Malawi Mzuzu Registry
National - higher court
Criminal
2018

This was an appeal on the decision of the Chief Magistrate that found the appellant guilty of possession of four pieces of raw ivory and two hippo teeth without a permit or licence.

Uganda Versus Atwebembire Solomon

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

The Accused was found and arrested in Ntungamo District and later transferred to Kampala CPS. 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 Auma Molly

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

The Accused was arrested in Nwoya District and taken to Nwoya CPS and was later transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Buleme Kisandu, A2-Kule Isaiah

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

The Accused were arrested at Royal Circuit Truck and Queens mile in Kasese District in the Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife protected area without permission.

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