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The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Gadjere Ibrahim and Nji Fonbdah Gédéon

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2016

In July 2016, Nji Fonbdah Gédéon went to the locality of Yangadou, Cabosse where he bought leopard skins and pangolin scales. On his return to Souanke, he associated himself with Gadjere Ibrahim who assisted in buying more leopard skins. That’s how both were arrested and brought before the state prosecutor.

The defendant Chuanjie H. charged felony counts of smuggling threatened and endangered wildlife products (appellate case)

China
The High People's Court of Guangdong
National - higher court
Criminal
2020

In July 2017, Chuanjie H. contacted Lian (handled separately) to purchase pangolin scales in Africa and smuggled into the country. On the 20th of the same month, Lian informed Chuanjie H. that he had purchased 1,635 kg of pangolin scales.

The defendant Jianqiang X. charged felony counts of smuggling threatened and endangered wildlife products (appellate case)

China
The High People's Court of Guangdong
National - higher court
Criminal
2019

In March and April 2016, Jianqiang X. learned that Runlin X. (handled separately) needed to find someone to drive a motorboat for smuggling to Hong Kong, and he actively sought people for him and gathered Shaowen F. (sentenced) to participate. At noon on April 10, Jianqiang X. arranged for the driver to pick up Runlin X. and Shaowen F.

The defendant Runlin X. charged felony counts of smuggling threatened and endangered wildlife and products (appellate case)

China
The High People's Court of Guangdong
National - higher court
Criminal
2019

After accepting the Hong Kong skipper's mandate, Runlin X. and Feng drove a motorboat from Minzhong, Zhongshan City to the Tung Chung Typhoon Shelter in Hong Kong to load goods and bring them to China on April 10, 2016.

Uganda Versus A1-Asite Benard, A2-Ezama Brian

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused were arrested at Kyebando, Kawempe Division in Kampala District and were taken to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus Assimwe Hillary

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused was arrested in Ssanga Town and taken to Ssanga Police station and later transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Zubair Alahai Dramadri, A2-Byarugaba Achileo

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused were arrested at Yowa Guest House Nakulabye in Kampala District and were taken to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen (in possession of 99.16 kg of Pangolin scales) belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Kadogo Alex, A2-Muhereza Alex

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused were arrested at Rutooke Town Council in Mitooma District and were transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Kakooza Joseph, A2-Wamala George

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused were arrested at Ntinda in Kampala District and taken to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen (2 live pangolins) belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Kambale Moses, A2-Mungusi Kizito

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused were arrested at River Oli in Arua city and were taken to Arua Police Station before they were transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

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