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March 17, 2026

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Chinese national, Kenyan charged for attempting to smuggle over 3,300 ants

Zhang Kequn, 37, and Charles Mwangi, 35, appeared before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts on Tuesday, where they faced charges of dealing in live wildlife species and conspira.....

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A Chinese national and a Kenyan man have been charged in court for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 3,300 live ants without the necessary permits.

The two were arrested with a total of 3,364 ants, including over 1,900 found packed in specialized tubes and others concealed in tissue paper.
The accused are Zhang Kequn, a Chinese national, and Charles Mwangi, a Kenyan.
The case was heard at the JKIA Law Courts on March 17, 2026, with the prosecution opposing bail for Kequn due to being a flight risk.

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