Thursday May 8, 2025

Kenya Has Sentenced Four Men for Attempting to Smuggle Ants Out of the Country

A Kenyan court imposed a one-year sentence or $7,700 fine on four men, including two Belgian teenagers, for smuggling thousands of queen ants, and two others for possessing 400 ants, highlighting threats to Kenya’s biodiversity and economy.

Share the news with your Friends and Family
Wildlife-trafficking-Kenya

A Kenyan court sentenced four men to one year in prison or a $7,700 fine for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen ants, including a valuable species, out of the country.

Among those convicted were two Belgian teenagers who claimed they were collecting the ants as a hobby.

In a related case, a Vietnamese national and a Kenyan received the same sentence for possessing 400 ants. Authorities highlighted that such trafficking undermines Kenya’s biodiversity and economic interests.

Sign up to receive the latest news and events in your inbox

Join our community of news enthusiasts.

Share the news with your Friends and Family

Related News

Tinubu-security-Nigeria-regional-stability

Tinubu Emphasizes the Importance of Security in Nigeria for Regional Stability

President Bola Tinubu, in a recent address, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to tackling security challenges, noting that a secure Nigeria strengthens the stability of the Sahel region and supports neighboring nations, with former leaders and military officials also highlighting the complex regional factors contributing to insecurity.

Share the news with your Friends and Family

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ARPS Media
ARPS Media

FREE
VIEW