Database of Wildlife Related Law
From March to April 2016, the defendant Deng purchased one piece of ivory carving and a piece of ivory necklace from the WeChat friend Tong through the WeChat for a total of RMB 740.
On January 18, 2016, Mo traded through the Internet, using WeChat transfer payment and express delivery, and purchased an ivory necklace from WeChat name "Zhenwogaishi" (the real name was Shang) at a price of 1300 yuan. The purchase purpose was for personal play.
The appellants were found to be in unlawful possession of elephant tusks found in the second appellant’s house and fresh and dried meat found in the first appellant’s house alleged to have been obtained from Katavi National Park. The appellants were found to be in possession of elephant meat and tusks without a valid licence.
