A 48-year-old man named Ofori Annor has been sentenced to three years in prison. He was found guilty of poaching. The incident happened in the Ankasa Conservation Area in the Western Region.
Annor, who works as a rubber tapper, admitted to the crime. He pleaded guilty when he appeared in court. The Nkroful District Court handed down the sentence.
Park patrol rangers apprehended Annor. This occurred during a law enforcement operation. The operation focused on stopping illegal activities in the protected area.
The Ankasa Conservation Area is a place set aside to protect wildlife. Poaching is illegal there and harms animals. The conviction shows the commitment to protecting this natural resource.
Annor is a resident of Elubo. His sentencing serves as a warning to others. It highlights the consequences of breaking wildlife protection laws.