Ambergris worth 2.97 crore seized, two held
Two suspects were arrested.
Police said the action followed a tip-off and was carried out near Gibpura village under Sanand police station limits. The suspects were found carrying ambergris, also known as "floating gold," along with two mobiles worth Rs 2,000 and Rs 700 in cash. The total seizure is valued at Rs 2,97,62,700.
During interrogation, the accused disclosed that the ambergris was supplied by a Bhavnagar resident.
They admitted to searching for potential buyers because of its high market value. Officials said the material was verified by the Range Forest Officer and FSL experts.
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The accused were handed over to the forest department, Sanand, for legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act. Trade of ambergris is banned in India as the sperm whale is a Schedule I species under the Act and listed under CITES.
Ambergris is highly sought after in the perfume industry for its fixative properties and commands high prices in international markets.
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