Database of Wildlife Related Law
It was alleged that the accused person on 10 March 2015 Chanumba Village within Chamwino District was found in possession of wildebeest tail and lizard skin. The accused was found guilty.
It was alleged that the accused persons on 15/2/2009 at Leken area, Selela village, Monduli District in Arusha region were found in unlawful possession of fresh wildebeest meat. The accused denied the charges. The accused persons were found guilty and were therefore convicted.
From April to July 2018, Qiuhe P. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 45 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Qiuhe P. paid 5,309 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Qiuhe P.
From April to July 2018, Jianxin M. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Jianxin M. paid 4,200 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through cash. Jianxin M.
From May to July 2018, Jingchao W. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 30 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Jingchao W. paid 4,477 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Jingchao W.
From April to June 2018, Xigui X. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 40 yuan to 60 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Xigui X. paid 4,471 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Xigui X.
From May to July 2018, Yisun H. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 25 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Yisun H. paid 10,460 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Yisun H.
From April to July 2018, Zhonggui Z. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Zhonggui Z. paid 4,083 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Zhonggui Z.
On the material date, at 22.00 hrs at Tingirima village within Bunda District in Mara Region, the accused was found in the possession of skins of dik-dik, two pieces of dried meat of the wildebeest and a piece of elephant tusk, after an emergence search in his house, a house owned by his mother and elder brother while he was sleeping.
The appellants in the court below were found to be in possession of game animal, alternatively government trophy, namely wildebeest skin, without being licenced or authorised to possess same.
