Database of Wildlife Related Law
The accused person, on 11th December 2013 at Magubike Village within rural district of Iringa, was found in unlawful possession of government trophies in the form of bush buck skin. The accused person pleaded not guilty. Case withdrawn under section 91(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code and the accused is discharged.
The accused was found in possession of one kilogram of giraffe meat after the authorities (the Police at Ruaha National Park) during patrol after receiving information from an informant that the accused was in such possession. He was found guilty.
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for first count and 10 years imprisonment for second count following an admission of guilty entered into during the preliminary hearing held immediately after the accused pleaded not guilty.
The accused on 17 November 2014 at Lubilo Village in Mufindi District and Region of Iringa was allegedly found in possession of six pieces of skin of Abbott’s duiker. He charged with unlawful possession of government trophies. The accused was found not guilty and therefore acquitted.
From July to August 2017, Jianhuo C. hired Jianfa C to process and polish a batch of ivory beads at a price of 0.5 yuan each; from July to August 2018, Jianhuo C. handed over two bags of ivory beads to Jianfa C. for processing and polishing. After identification, the net weight of ivory products was 0.733kg, valued at 21541 yuan.
From May to June 2018, Meifang W. illegally purchased wild herons (dead bodies) from Sun (separate case) for prices ranging from 20 yuan to 35 yuan, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Meifang W. paid a total of 4,485 yuan for the purchase of wild birds to Sun. Meifang W.
On December 2, 2013, Min G., Zhiqiang X. and Linzheng G. sold a rhino horn product to Meiyang L.. After identification, the rhino horn had a net weight of 4.942 kg and a value of RMB 1.231 million. On December 17, 2018, the Xianyou County Public Security Bureau seized 16 suspected ivory beads at Min G.'s rental house.
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.
On May 28, 2017, Shengli L. had planned in advance and hired Tuoyong W. to drive to the dock near Hanhai Shipyard in Lianjiang County to receive a batch of live birds.
From June 3 to June 5, 2018, Manai M. and Yinusi W went from Xiahe County, Gansu Province to Qinghai to purchase ivory products. At 19:00 on June 5, 2018, they drove a white Volkswagen Langxing car to Xining with the suspected ivory products they purchased.
