WILDLEX

Mr. Potts was convicted of 11 counts under the Wildlife Act, R.S.A. 200, c.W-10. The issue for consideration is what is a fit and appropriate sentence given all the proper considerations.

From April to July 2018, Qiuhe P. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 45 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Qiuhe P. paid 5,309 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Qiuhe P.

From April to July 2018, Jianxin M. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Jianxin M. paid 4,200 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through cash. Jianxin M.

From May to July 2018, Jingchao W. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 30 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Jingchao W. paid 4,477 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Jingchao W.

From April to June 2018, Xigui X. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 40 yuan to 60 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Xigui X. paid 4,471 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Xigui X.

From May to July 2018, Yisun H. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 25 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Yisun H. paid 10,460 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Yisun H.

From April to July 2018, Zhonggui Z. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Zhonggui Z. paid 4,083 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Zhonggui Z.

On the 16 April 2013, elements of the conservation service of the Boumba Bek National Park arrested the accused in the hunting zone of Libongo, of the Boumba Bek National Park in possession of freshly butchered totally protected animal species. This includes Chimpanzees, Gorillas and a deer.

On the 19 June 2013, elements of the Nki national park were carrying out an anti-poaching patrol in the locality of Alati. During this patrol, the elements received reliable information about some poaching activity in the village of Mengom around Ntam.

On the 16 April 2013, elements of the conservation service of the Boumba Bek National Park arrested the accused, NKOMBO MPEKA Gerard in the hunting zone of Libongo, of the Boumba Bek National park, a protected area in possession of parts of totally protected animal species, notably Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Deer.