over $1.5 million worth of ambergris. at 127 kilograms it is the third largest amount discovered in the world. it has been price substance throughout history. studies it was used in medicines as incense and as an aphrodisiac. it is a waxy substance that the well produces in its intestines. to date is used in perfumes to preserve the scent. they eat squid and the beats and the squid and the beats and the squid can be harmful to the lining of the intestines create a substance to help the past three. the substances ambergris. yemen is still suffering due to years of civil war. according to the un, the population are vulnerable to hunger. forthese population are vulnerable to hunger. for these fishermen, this extraordinary discovery turned their lives around.
Ambergis is a waxy substance produced in the intestines of sperm whales. (Representational)
Ahmedabad:
Police have arrested three persons for allegedly smuggling ambergris, or whale puke which used in making cosmetics, worth about Rs 7 crore, police said on Sunday.
Ambergis is a waxy substance produced in the intestines of sperm whales.
According to police, the three men were apprehended on Saturday after they brought the expensive substance from Junagadh for a client in Ahmedabad.
The police recovered from them 5.35 kg of the ambergris valued at around Rs 7 crore in the international market, they said. We have arrested three persons for smuggling 5.35 kg ambergris. They are part of a network in which so far 10 people are suspected to be involved. Further investigation into the case is underway, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone VII) Premsukh Delu said.