WILDLEX

The appellant was convicted of one count of keeping and offering for sale a peregrine falcon and six counts of selling such birds, contrary to the Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement)Regulations 1985.

The appellant pleaded guilty to dealing with goods with intent to evade the prohibition or restriction on their exportation, contrary to the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.The appellant was involved in carrying eggs of peregrine falcons with intent to evade the prohibition on their exportation.

Since October 2012, Xiao Wenwu has deposited the owl he acquired in an unlicensed bungalow in the Yanghe Village Farm, Guangzhou, which he leased from Gao, and hired Gao ’s worker Liao Congyun Help him feed and feed the owl part-time, and hire the same person Huang Jie to help him deliver the owl.

The Accused was arrested at Kaburara in Kasese District and taken to Kasese police and was later transferred to Kampala CPS.

Jean Claude Lofana returned to the Kabo forest from Pokola with 06 double zero cartridges and a Baibal rifle on him. By returning to the hunt the next evening, he manages to kill four monkeys belonging to the species known as Colobe. On his return from the camp, he was apprehended by the eco-guards.

The Accused and others at large was arrested in Karuma area and 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 Nwoya at Nwoya.