Kenyan authorities seized 2,000 garden ants at Nairobi's main airport in 2026, stopping an attempt to smuggle them overseas for the exotic pet trade.
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Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking

2,000 Ants seized
4 Men convicted in 2025
$7,700 Fine imposed
12 months Prison term
5,000+ ants smuggled (2025)