Zhang Kequn

Zhang Kequn, a 27-year-old Chinese national, is currently newsworthy due to his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya. He was apprehended while attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live queen garden ants out of the country. The ants were discovered during a security check, concealed in test tubes and tissue paper rolls within his luggage. This incident highlights a growing trend of ant smuggling in Kenya, with authorities noting an increase in such cases. The smuggled ants are reportedly destined for markets in Europe and Asia. Zhang Kequn's arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by Kenyan authorities to combat wildlife trafficking and protect the country's biodiversity.