Region
Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Kilosa
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
Both three accused were arrested on 23rd August 2013 at Msimba Village within Kilosa District Morogoro region. They were found in possession of the Government trophy and were arrested and charged at Kilosa District Court. Three accused were found in possession of the Government trophy to wit the leopard skin believed to be attempting to sell it. The court found the accused persons guilty of the offence.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 08 of 2013
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
Money value
TZS 5,654,250
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
To pay a fine of Tshs. 56,542,500 or to serve 15 years imprisonment in default
Court cases cited
Elias Mwandungu vs. Republic 2000 TLR 277
Legislation cited
Economic and Organized Crime Control Act (Cap 200 R.E 2002)
Reference to FAOLEX
Source
Text and analysis