The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Mekedi Lionel alias Malaire, Bozembe Bruno

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Sangha
Court
High Court of Ouesso
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract

On October 14, 2012, Bozembe Bruno together with one known as Alain killed one totally protected animal (elephant) and removed his tusks. On their way back, they came across rangers who arrested Bozembe while Alain ran away. In September 2012, Mekedi Lionel alias Malaire together with one known as Yoka Leddy killed totally protected animals.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 003/2016
Charges
Killing of a totally protected animal (elephant)
Species
African elephant
Transnational
No
Decision
Bozembe Bruno was found guilty of killing of a totally protected animal (elephant).
Appealed
No
Penalty
Bozembe Bruno was sentenced to three years imprisonment, XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as fines and to pay court fees; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas