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The Republic versus Rashidi Mkenga - No. 241 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Singida
District Court
National - lower court
General
2014

It was alleged that the accused person on 6 December 2013 at Ipululu Area near Muhesi Game Reserve within Mnayoni District in Singida Region, did enter a game reserve with a muzzle loader without permit. The accused was found not guilty.

The Republic versus Robert Talibo - No. 08 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Dodoma
Magistrate's Court
National - lower court
General
2015

The accused persons on 10 March 2015 at Handali Village in Cahmwino District in Dodoma Region, the accused was found in possession of fox skin. The accused was found guilty.

The Republic versus Seleman Idd - No. 21 of 2014

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Singida
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

It is alleged that the accused person on 13 October 2014 in Muhesi Game Reserve , Manyoni District, Singida Region entered the said game reserve without authority with a one unregistered muzzle loader, bullets, gunpowder and an axe. It is also alleged that the accused was found in an unlawful possession of a giraffe tail.

The Republic versus Wille Luchagula - No. 11 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Katavi
District Court
National - lower court
General
2013

The accused was arraigned before Mpanda District Court for unlawful possession of government trophy. The accused was found guilty.

The Republic versus Charles Massinga and 18 others - No. 10 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Singida
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

It is alleged that the accused persons on 15 January 2013 at Kizogo Game reserve within Manyoni District in Singida Region did enter a game reserve using thirteen motorcycles and two bicycles without permit and did mine and collect sand without permit. The accused persons were found not guilty.

The Republic versus Richard Faustine Rich and four others - No. 02 of 2013

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Arusha
District Court
National - lower court
General
2015

It was alleged that on 31/01/2013 at Manyara Ranch area in Monduli District, Arusha region, the accused persons were found in unlawful possession of government trophy, to wit, zebra meat. The accused persons were acquitted.

The Republic versus Alphonce Sogore and John Lemayani - No. 08 of 2009

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Arusha
District Court
National - lower court
General
2011

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.

The Republic versus Lucas Mbena - No. X of 2006

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Ruvuma
District Court
National - lower court
General
2006

It was alleged that the accused person was found in possession of government trophy, contrary to the laws of the Republic. The case was withdrawn by the prosecution.

United States of America v Mitchell

United States of America
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
National - higher court
Criminal
1994

A grand jury indicted Richard Mitchell ("Mitchell"), an employee of the Fish and Wildlife Service ("FWS") of the United States Department of the Interior, for violating 18 U.S.C. § 545 by smuggling the horns and hides of illegally hunted animals into the United States.

United States of America v Eyoum

United States of America
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
National - higher court
Criminal
1996

The defendant pleaded guilty of knowing receipt, concealment, and sale of illegally imported pancake tortoises.

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