Two Leopard skin dealers arrested in Cameroon
Two dealers of Leopard skins have been arrested in Douala, Cameroon, and if convicted face up to 3 years in jail plus a possible fine of up to CFA10 million (USD24,300), reports AllAfrica.com
Leopard Skin Dealers Arrested
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)
17 April 2008
Two dealers in protected wildlife species have been arrested in Douala, Littoral Province. They were trying to sell leopard skins and trophies derived from other endangered wildlife species.
The arrest of the leopard skin dealers in Douala was carried out by the Provincial Delegation of Forestry and Wildlife in collaboration with the Forces of Law and Order, the Judiciary and The Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA).
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