Chinese man arrested for smuggling over 2000 queen ants from Kenya

Mar 12, 2026, 9:43 AM10

(Update: Mar 12, 2026, 9:43 AM)

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Chinese man arrested for smuggling over 2000 queen ants from Kenya

Zhang Kequn was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live queen garden ants.
The ants are protected under international biodiversity treaties which restrict their trade due to their ecological significance.
Authorities expect more arrests as they investigate the trafficking network linked to Zhang.

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