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Crime
Police seize ambergris worth Rs 2.4 crore in Kudal, four arrested
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:54 PM
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Local police in Kudal, Maharashtra, confiscated ambergris valued at Rs 2.4 crore and detained four suspects.
Police in the coastal town of Kudal, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, seized a cache of ambergris estimated to be worth Rs 2.4 crore. The seizure was carried out during a routine check by local law‑enforcement officials, who recovered the valuable marine product from an undisclosed location.
Ambergris, a rare secretion from sperm whales, commands high prices in the global perfume industry. Its illegal trade is prohibited under wildlife protection laws, and the large monetary value of the haul underscores the seriousness of the offence.
Four individuals linked to the possession of the ambergris were taken into custody. Investigators said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb illicit wildlife trafficking in the region, and further inquiries are underway to determine the source and intended market for the seized material.
Ambergris, a rare secretion from sperm whales, commands high prices in the global perfume industry. Its illegal trade is prohibited under wildlife protection laws, and the large monetary value of the haul underscores the seriousness of the offence.
Four individuals linked to the possession of the ambergris were taken into custody. Investigators said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb illicit wildlife trafficking in the region, and further inquiries are underway to determine the source and intended market for the seized material.