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Two Belgians jailed for smuggling over 5,000 live queen ants
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 07, 2025

They pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of the ants, which have an estimated value exceeding Sh1 million. The two had neither the necessary permits...

Four arrested for attempted smuggling of 5,000 queen ants in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

Queen ants are highly sought after for their unique behaviour and pest control capabilities in greenhouses, fetching between Sh6,000 and Sh15,000 each...

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