AHMEDABAD RURAL POLICE NAB TWO WITH ₹2.97 CRORE IN WHALE VOMIT
AHMEDABAD, Gujarat, India – August 17, 2025:Big news! The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) got almost 3 kg of ambergris—that rare whale vomit stuff that’s worth a ton. They also caught two people dealing it. This stuff they grabbed is worth about ₹2.97 crore on the international market. They made the arrests on the Sarkhej–Sanand Highway. It turns out there’s still a pretty big illegal market for this protected stuff in India.
How the Arrests Went Down
The Ahmedabad Rural SOG got a tip and stopped two peeps near Gibpura village, which is in the Sanand police area. Cops found 2.976 kg of ambergris on them. The guys they arrested are Yogeshbhai Tulshibhai Makwana (30) from Bhavnagar and Pantukumaar Bharatbhai Patel (37) from Ahmedabad.
Forest officials and experts checked the stuff and said it’s real ambergris. Besides the whale vomit, police took two phones and some cash. The Sanand Forest Department is now dealing with the accused under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
So, what’s ambergris?
Ambergris, or floating gold, is like a waxy thing that sperm whales make in their stomachs. It’s worth a lot, especially to fancy perfume companies. It makes scents last longer and has a musky smell.
This stuff is super rare and can take years to form before the whale spits it out. Because it’s so rare and in demand, there’s a big black market for it all over the world.
What the Law Says in India
Selling or having ambergris is a no-go in India. Sperm whales are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. If you break the law, you’re looking at big fines and jail time.
Even though it’s banned, there have been quite a few ambergris busts recently, like that ₹2 crore find by the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch. This shows there’s a smuggling ring going after places like Gujarat, which has a long coast and established trade routes.
The cops and forest guys are still investigating where the ambergris came from and if these guys are part of a bigger operation. This bust is a big deal for stopping illegal wildlife trade and shows that people are working to protect endangered animals.
