Bengaluru: Cops arrest four for smuggling Ambergris worth Rs 8 Crore
Team Udayavani, Jun 9, 2021, 6:05 PM IST
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru East division police arrested four persons for smuggling 6.7 Kg Ambergris (floating gold/whale vomit) worth Rs 8 Crores.
Speaking in this regard Bengaluru City police commissioner Kamal Pant said, “Ambergris is a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale. It is highly prized as a fixative and ingredient in fine perfumes.”
“The 4 accused are in custody and legal action has been taken under different sections of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and u/S 420 of IPC,” he added.
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