Ant-trafficking Ring Busted! Four Men Arrested with Exotic Insect Cargo
Ever had one of those days where everything goes according to plan, but also LOW and BEHOLD… a total opposite scenario straight out of a comedy sketch? Here’s the ridiculous thing that happened out in Kenya. Four ambitious gents thought they hit the jackpot smuggling hundreds of GIANT–I mean GIANT–harvester ants. These aren’t your kiddo’s ant farm play pals. These beauties can fetch over $200 each in the exotic animal trade! So, in a world where the economy’s got us all squeezing our wallets, these guys decided, “Why not go for a bit of high-stakes ant smuggling?” What in the Dickens?
Now, you tell me, do you think they achieved their “ant-preneurial” dreams? Did they make their millions off the black market or did they get a lesson in wildlife laws 101? And really, what would YOU do with a trunk load of giant African harvester ants? Would you start an underground ant farm, or perhaps, create the next big exotic pet trend? Let’s dive into this nutty escapade and see what the locals and experts think about this odd job that landed some folks in hot water.
Four ant smugglers pleaded guilty after being caught by the Kenyan Wildlife Service attempting to sneak hundreds of giant African harvester ants out of the country, which are valued by some exotic animal dealers at over $200 each. What do you think?
“God forbid four men have a picnic.”
James Merle, Frame Positioner
“Give me some sugar and an afternoon, and I’ll get you ants.”
Greg Price, Systems Analyst
“Not surprised with how expensive ants have gotten.”
Ronald Jefferson, Botanical Surgeon
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