WILDLEX

Abstract: Please, provide a brief summary (max 250 words) The three accused were arrested and charged of illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, unlawful possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200 and killing wild animals .

Accused persons were arrested inside a wildlife conservation area in possession of four metal traps, 3 spears, several pieces of fresh Uganda Kob and fresh meat of warthog.

The Accused was found in a protected area without an entry permit and was in possession of protected species and devices capable of killings, capturing or wounding protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

On 7/9/2018, accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area of Murchison Falls National Park with devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit one spear. Accused was also found in possession of bush meat without a license to wit, four pieces of smoked meat of Uganda Kob.

The Accused was found in a wildlife protected area without permission and was in possession of 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.