Chinese Man Sentenced for Smuggling Thousands of Ants from Kenya
BBC World
A Chinese man faces one year in prison for smuggling over 2,000 live ants from Kenya, raising concerns over wildlife trafficking and ecological impact.
Chinese national sentenced to 1 year for smuggling ants.
Zhang Kequn fined 1 million Kenyan shillings ($7,737).
Growing demand for queen ants in Europe and Asia.
Judge calls for stricter penalties to deter wildlife crimes.