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Belgian Teens Charged with Wildlife Trafficking in Kenya

4/21/2025

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Two Belgian teens, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, face charges of wildlife piracy in Kenya after being caught with 5,000 ants, insisting they were unaware of the law. Alongside two accomplices with 400 ants, their actions highlight a troubling trend in trafficking that endangers biodiversity and jeopardizes local economies.

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Story summary

Two Belgian teens, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, face charges of wildlife piracy in Kenya after being caught with 5,000 ants, insisting they were unaware of the law. Alongside two accomplices with 400 ants, their actions highlight a troubling trend in trafficking that endangers biodiversity and jeopardizes local economies.