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Bengaluru Police on Tuesday arrested four people over illegal sale of extremely rare ambergris worth Rs 8 crore. The arrested individuals were identified as Syyed Sajmool Pasha, Rafi Ul-Shareef, Salim Pasha and Nasir Pasha, who have been booked under sections of The Wildlife (Protection) Act and Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code.
The KG Halli police officers seized 6.7 kg ambergris, valued at Rs 8 crore. Its value is for its unique smell, which is used in the production of perfumes. Possession of ambergris is a punishable offence in India as sperm whales are listed as endangered species.