Belgian Teens Detained in Kenya for Smuggling Ant Queens
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April 23, 2025 15:42
nairobi - Two Belgian teenagers remain in Kenyan custody for smuggling 5,000 ant queens, facing delayed sentencing until May 7. The teens were caught with the valuable insects in their luggage during a police raid.
Belgian Teens Detained in Kenya for Smuggling Ant Queens
Two Flemish teenagers, David L. and Seppe L., are being held in a Kenyan jail for smuggling 5,000 ant queens, highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and value.
Delayed Sentencing
Expecting a verdict on Wednesday, the teens and their families were surprised by the Kenyan judge's decision to postpone sentencing for two weeks to review extensive reports, now set for May 7.
Illegal Possession and Trade
The teens were arrested after a police raid at a hostel near Lake Naivasha uncovered the ant queens stored in test tubes in their luggage, with each queen fetching up to 200 euros on the black market.