Event Brief
Man Arrested for Smuggling 2,238 Live Ants
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: Zhang Kequn was detained at the airport after 2,238 ants were found in his luggage.
WHO: Zhang Kequn
WHAT: Attempted to smuggle live ants
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE: Airport
WHY: To illegally transport live insects
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