On 26th February, 2013 the accused was found and arrested at Ituka area within Mikumi National Park while he was in possession of weapons and Government trophies contrary to the laws of the country. He was charged and prosecuted within Kilosa District Court.
Whether the accused person was guilty of the offences charged with, however, the accused was convicted on the evidence of four prosecution witnesses and the accused failed to prove his defence he raised, thus was duly convicted.
Wildlife Conservation Act No 5 of 2009 Economic and Organized Crimes Act, Cap 200 R.E 2002.
National Park Act Cap 282 R.E 2002
1. Unlawful possession of the Government trophies contrary to section 86(1) (2)(b) and 3 of the Wildlife Conservation Act No 5 of 2009 read together with para 14(d) of the 1st Schedule to and section 5791) and 60(2) of the Economic and Organized Crimes Act, Cap 200 R.E 2002.
2. Unlawful possession of the Government trophies contrary to section 86 (2) (b) and 3 of the Wildlife Conservation Act No 5 of 2009 read together with para 14(d) of the 1st Schedule to and section 5791) and 60(2) of the economic and Organized Crimes Act, Cap 200 R.E 2002.
3. Unlawful entry into the National park contrary to section 21(1)(a)(b), (2) and section 29(1) of the National Park Act, Cap 282 R.E 2002
4. Unlawful capturing of fish into the National Park contrary to section 23 (1),(2) of the National Park Act Cap 282 R.E 2002.
5. Unlawful possession of weapons into a national park contrary to Cap 282 R.E. 2002
Total fine for all the offences and in default maximum of 5 years in jail.
District Court, Kilosa
