TRAFFICKING UPDATE, SEPTEMBER: 14 ARRESTS, 6 CONVICTIONS
In September, 14 individuals were arrested for wildlife trafficking, which included the confiscation of 102.6 kg of ivory, 1 lion skin, 2 leopard skins and 2 hippo teeth. A further 6 individuals received custodial sentences, as detailed below. Congratulations to all the law enforcement agencies involved. Suspect’s Name Offence Seizure Case Status (30/9/16) John […]
In September, 14 individuals were arrested for wildlife trafficking, which included the confiscation of 102.6 kg of ivory, 1 lion skin, 2 leopard skins and 2 hippo teeth. A further 6 individuals received custodial sentences, as detailed below. Congratulations to all the law enforcement agencies involved.
| Suspect’s Name | Offence | Seizure | Case Status (30/9/16) |
| John Sakala
Sandu Kalimbo Ronald Mawele |
Possession of ivory & trophies | 4.5 kg ivory
1 lion skin 1 leopard skin |
In court |
| Cedrick Moyo
Maxon Nhlane |
Possession of ivory | 24.6 kg ivory | Concluded |
| Chikumbutso Mwera
Mathews Nkhoma |
Possession of ivory | 29 kg ivory | Partly concluded |
| Eunice Gunde
Dymon Banda |
Possession of ivory | 4.5 kg ivory | In court |
| Gracian Mwanvani
Ciyembekezo Majola Lyness Makangala |
Possession of ivory | 40 kg ivory | In court |
| Name to be provided at a later date | Possession of leopard skin | 1 Leopard skin | In court |
| Name to be provided at a later date | Possession of hippo teeth | 2 hippo teeth | In court
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DETAILS OF CASES CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER
Cases of six suspects were concluded in the month as follows:
| Suspect’s Name | Charge | Sentence |
| Cedrick Moyo
Maxon Nhlane |
Possession of ivory | 30 months IHL without fine |
| Chikumbutso Mwera | Possession of ivory | 40 months IHL without fine |
| Wiscort Lemani | Possession of ivory | 36 months IHL without fine |
| Owen Square | Possession of Serval skin | MK350,000 / ID 18 months IHL |
| Malinganya Bamusi
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Possession of prohibited weapon ( AK 47 rifle) | 6 years imprisonment without fine |
Prosecutor and magistrate in each case Further information on each case, including the prosecutor and magistrate, are available upon request: tommy@lilongwewildlife.org
