Whale vomit worth Rs 30 crore seized in Kerala s Thrissur, 3 arrested Whale vomit worth Rs 30 crore seized in Kerala s Thrissur, 3 arrested
The forest department seized 19 kg of Ambergris, commonly known as whale vomit , worth Rs 30 crore from Thrissur district of Kerala. Three people have been arrested.
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UPDATED: July 10, 2021 07:54 IST
Nearly 20 kg of Ambergris worth Rs 30 crore has been seized from Thrissur district of Kerala. (Photo: Vivek R)
The forest department has seized ambergris, commonly known as whale vomit , worth around Rs 30 crore from Chettuva in Thrissur district of Kerala and arrested three accused.
As per forest officials, this is the first time a group selling ambergris has been caught in the state. The three-member group was apprehended after an operation conducted by the Kerala Forest Flying Squad and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
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