"Zhang Kequn was linked to a case involving two individuals, one Vietnamese and one Kenyan, and was found with over 2,200 ants in his luggage at the airport."
"The judge, Irene Gichobi, noted the rising cases of dealing in large quantities of garden ants and the negative ecological side-effects of such activities."
"Zhang was initially charged with wildlife trafficking without a permit and conspiracy, which carries a seven-year sentence, but pleaded guilty after the latter charge was dismissed."
A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, was sentenced to one year in prison and fined 1 million Kenya shillings for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 ants out of Kenya. The ants, primarily Messor cephalotes, were found in his luggage at Nairobi's international airport, destined for China. This case follows previous incidents of ant smuggling in East Africa, which has become a lucrative trade. The judge emphasized the need for a strong deterrent against wildlife trafficking due to its ecological impact.
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