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Jugement correctionnel du 5/11/2013

Country/Territory
Guinea
Type of court
National - lower court
Date
Nov 5, 2013
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Tribunal de Première instance de Conakry 2
Seat of court
Conakry
Judge
Sow M.; Bah A.; Sow B. C.
Reference number
RP:065, Greffe No. 376 du 5/11/2013
Language
French
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Abstract

The accused is prosecuted for illegal possession of fully protected animal species, import of live animals without export certificate of the country of origin.

The accused had been sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of 150,000 francs, but he was on the run. He was arrested and detained, but made a statement to oppose against the judgment. Appeal was allowed by the court. He said he captured and exported, captured and imported other animals without a certificate and sold animals. He was sentenced.

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