Manyakane Court case number 108/2015
Count 1:
On July 10,2015 the accused Andrew Makala Jangamno Tanzania was charged with the offence of contravening the Pharmacy Act 38/1929 as amended. The said accused was found in possession of 22.9 Kg of dagga without a licence or permit.
Count 2:
He was also charged for failing to declare a sum of E92, 740-00 while entering the country through Sicunusa Border gate.
He appeared in court and he was sentenced as follows:
Count 1- E10, 000-00 fine or five (5) years imprisonment
Count 2- E30, 000-00 fine or five (5) years imprisonment.
The accused was able to pay the fine on both counts. Then the court ordered that he be given back his money (E92, 740-00). The prosecution appealed the order, arguing that the money must be forfeited by the state since it is the procced of crime.
