A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The suspect was stopped during a security check. Authorities found a large number of live queen ants in his luggage.
The suspect has been identified as Zhang Kequn. He is accused of attempting to smuggle the insects out of Kenya. The consignment contained more than 2,000 queen garden ants.
The discovery was made by airport authorities. Further details regarding the exact species of ants and their intended destination were not immediately released.
This incident highlights potential challenges in combating the illicit trade of live organisms through international airports. Investigations into the matter are continuing.