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Michael Jackson versus the Republic - No. 93 of 2008

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Arusha
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2010

According to the lower court records, the appellant stood charged with the offence of unlawful possession of government trophy. He was found guilty, convicted and sentenced to 10 years jail imprisonment. The High Court allowed the appeal, quashed the conviction and set aside the sentence.

The Republic versus MT.9590 SDZ Ahmad Minachi - No. 14 of 1996

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Ruvuma
District Court
National - lower court
General
1998

It was alleged by the prosecution that on 30/07/1996 in the village of Lutukila, within the District of Songea the appellant was found with unlawful possession of government trophies. They were later on prosecuted before the District Court of Songea. Prosecution procured about five (5) witnesses to testify the allegations.

Fahidha Minja Kabarabara and Mohamed Thomas versus the Republic - No. 02 & 03 of 2007

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Mtwara
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2009

The appellants were arrested following information that they were in possession of buffalo meat. The appellants disputed any knowledge about the meat affirming they had no license for hunting. They were found in the house where the meat was because they took rest for the night.

Abilah Hassani Mfaume versus the Republic - No. 02 of 2008

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Mtwara
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2010

The appellant was found in possession of a weighing scale while drying meat identified by the witnesses using their experience to be that of a zebra. There was no skin or head to support such claim.

Daudi S/O Chacha @ Marwa versus the Republic - No. 100 of 2014

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Mwanza
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2015

On the material date, the appellant is alleged to be seen carrying a luggage by the patrol officer, when he was asked to stop he ran. He was chased and eventually caught, arrested and searched where he was found in possession of four pieces of dried meat.

Alfonce Sogore and John Lemayani versus the Republic - No. 23 of 2012

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Arusha
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2013

The appellant aggrieved by the decision of the District Court of Monduli in Economic Crime Case No. 8 of 2009 lodged an appeal before the High Court. The case originated from Monduli District Court Criminal Case No. 8 of 2009.

Chembe Yotu versus the Republic - No. 33 of 2007

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Arusha
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2008

On 18.07.2000, the Tarangire National Park rangers were informed that certain villagers of Sangaiwe, of whom the appellant was one, were in possession of government trophies. They laid information to the police and made a follow up at Sangaiwe. On arrival there, they contacted the village leadership.

Zacharia Abdisent versus the Republic - No. 17 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Rukwa
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2015

The case originated from Mpanda District Court where the appellant was charged with the offence of unlawful possession of government trophies. He was charged under ordinarily criminal case. The High Court quashed the decision, set aside the sentence and ordered to release the appellant from jail.

Mohamed Seif versus the Republic - No. 39 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Rukwa
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2015

This is an appeal case originating from Mpanda district Court where the appellant stood charged with the offences of unlawful possession of government trophies and unlawful possession of firarms.

Mashaka S/O Maduhu @ Mages versus the Republic - No. 83 of 2015

Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Rukwa
High Court of Tanzania
National - higher court
General
2015

The Applicant was charged with unlawful possession of government trophies at Mpanda District court. He prayed for bail under section 29(4) of the Economic and Organised Crime Control Act Cap 200 RE 2002. The High Court granted the bail.

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