Summary:
The Ghatkopar police have arrested two people for possession of 1.13 kg ambergris (whale vomit) worth Rs 1.7 crore on Saturday. 'Whale vomit' is a wax that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale and is used to manufacture perfumes. We have seized a total of 1.13 kg of whale vomit worth Rs 1.7 crore in the international market," said Akhilesh Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police, zone 7. Sperm whale is an endangered species protected under the Wildlife Act. Floating GoldAmbergris is a waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale and is worth millions due to its use in fine perfumery..