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.