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Ant Smugglers Busted: Kenya Exposes Global Biopiracy Ring

Ant Smugglers Busted: Kenya Exposes Global Biopiracy Ring

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Ant Smugglers Busted: Kenya Exposes Global Biopiracy Ring You might swat them away, but for the so-called "Ant Gang," Kenya’s native queen ants were... 15.04.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Ant Smugglers Busted: Kenya Exposes Global Biopiracy Ring You might swat them away, but for the so-called "Ant Gang," Kenya’s native queen ants were worth thousands. Four men — including two Belgians, a Vietnamese, and a Kenyan — pleaded guilty to trafficking Messor cephalotes, a rare ant species smuggled in test tubes and syringes through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. “This case not only marks a serious wildlife crime but also constitutes biopiracy,” said Kenya Wildlife Service. Ants, it turns out, aren’t just pests — they’re prized collectibles fetching nearly €180 each in Europe’s exotic pet market.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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