December 2008 Report
Highlights
- An operation carried out in Bandjoun West Region. A dealer arrested trying to illegally trade in leopard skin.
- Head of Legal Department was made acting Director with signatory powers.
November 2008 Report
Highlights
- A major illegal chimp and bush meat trade network busted at Ntui Center Region. 3
female dealers arrested.
- LAGA participates in the 9th COP Conference of Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species in Rome.
- The Ambassador of the Republic of Congo reacts positively to the replication of LAGA
activities and operations in his country.
October 2008 Report
Highlights
- New MoU signed between LAGA and MINFOF with more focus on the fight against
corruption.
- A dealer in live chimps arrested in Bertoua East Province.
- A wildlife dealer is sentenced for illegally trading in lion and leopard skins.
September 2008 Report
Highlights
• A LAGA family member effectively kicks off RALF activities in the Republic of Congo.
• 6 operations against 6 dealers in the replication of LAGA’s experience in the Republic of Congo.
August Action 2008
Highlights
• A wildlife dealer prosecuted in Nanga-Eboko, Center Province.
• A US Court sentences a Cameroonian born lady for illegal ivory trade
• LAGA has been experiencing a serious cash flow problem.
July Action 2008
• An International wildlife trafficker of British Nationality arrested in the South West Province. He was convicted and served jail time in the U.S. for wildlife trafficking.
• 4 operations carried out, 4 dealers arrested.
• 3 cases were prosecuted against 4 wildlife dealers.
• LAGA participates 57th CITES Standing Committee in Geneva - Switzerland.
June Action 2008
Highlights
• 3 cases prosecuted sentencing 4 wildlife traffickers to prison terms and to pay damages.
• 3 operations carried out in the West Province, 5 dealers arrested.
• LAGA participates in the launching of MINFOF anti-poaching unit.
May Action 2008
Highlights
• Investigations covered all the 10 Provinces this month.
• A principal Internet Scammer arrested tying to sell tortoises using falsified government
documents
• 2 dealers arrested trying to illegally sell leopard skins.
Highlights
• A veteran International Ivory Dealer arrested in The Republic of Congo while replicating the activities of LAGA.
• An Internet Scammer arrested tying to sell a chimp using falsified official documents.
• A big illegal ivory trade network busted in Mamfe – South West Province.
• A dealer arrested in Ngaoundere for illegally trading in Leopard skins and trophies of other endangered animal species.
March Action 2008
Highlights
- A Manager of a Logging Company of Greek Nationality is arrested with 2 live chimpanzees, 1 live De Brazza’s monkey and 5 parrots.
- A live chimpanzee is rescued from a high personality, The Senior Divisional Officer of Upper Sanaga Division, Centre Province.
- 2 dealers arrested illegally trading in leopard skins
Highlights
- A wildlife dealer is sentenced for illegally trading in gorilla meat.
- Personnel strengthened with further studies for more capacity building.
- Civil strife limiting the month’s results.
Highlights
- A retired military officer is arrested for trading in gorilla meat.
- MINFOF Minister’s New Year wishes singles out LAGA and fight against corruption.
- LAGAmakes a full presentation at the Central African Heads of Police Conference on the fight against wildlife crime and the involvement of the police in this fight.