On the 02 June 1997, the accused NYANGONO Marie Sylvie was summoned to appear before the Court to respond to charges of poaching. That on the 12 March 1997 in Ntam-Djoum, she was arrested during a routine control by elements of the gendarmerie brigade of Djoum in possession of thirty-three (33) packets of smoked fish without any legal authorisation. During the hearing, the accused never appeared before the court despite being summoned regularly. However, the court found sufficient evidence to establish her culpability. At the end of the court proceedings, the matter was adjourned for judgement.