VADODARA, June 28, 2025– In a high-stakes operation, Vadodara city police nabbed six men on Wednesday for attempting to peddle ambergris, a rare and illegal substance dubbed "whale vomit," valued at a staggering ₹1.58 crore. The dramatic bust has sent shockwaves through the city, spotlighting the clandestine trade of this exotic material prized in luxury perfumes and medicines.
Following a tip-off, police swooped in on a car prowling through Bil village, uncovering the illicit ambergris stash. The six accused—Surendra Chavda, Gautam Vasava, Deepak Rabari, Siddharth Tadvi, Surajsinh Kamboj, and Raju Bharwad—were allegedly on the hunt for a buyer. Authorities are now digging deeper to trace the ambergris's origins and investigate potential ties to organized smuggling networks.
Ambergris, a waxy substance formed in the intestines of sperm whales to expel indigestible material, is a rare commodity fetching astronomical prices on the black market. However, its trade is strictly banned in India under the Wildlife Protection Act to safeguard marine ecosystems.
This seizure exposes the audacity of illegal wildlife trade operations and raises questions about how such a valuable haul landed in the hands of the accused. As investigations intensify, the case could unravel a broader web of illicit activities.
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