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Accused convicted for unlawful possession of giraffe parts: identity, custody and statutory coverage of "trophy" proved.
Wildlife Conservation Act – unlawful possession of government trophy – seizure of giraffe head and two legs from accused; identification by park rangers. Chain of custody – seizure, handing-over, refrigeration, valuation and inventory adequately recorded; no break shown. Statutory interpretation – "trophy" and "animal" definitions and Part III of First Schedule cover giraffe despite absence from specific schedule listings. Defence credibility – alibi and alleged coercion to sign documents found inconsistent and unmeritorious.
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