Although ambergris, sometimes known as whale vomit, has been utilized for many years, its exact origin has long been a mystery.
Four members of a gang smuggling ambergris (whale vomit) were arrested in Lucknow after a raid, the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (UPSTF) said on Twitter, NDTV reported.
During the raid, the STF found 4.12 kilogram of whale vomit in their possession, which they said was worth ₹ 10 crores. The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 forbids the sale of whale vomit, which is a sought-after component for perfumes.
UPSTF tweeted about the arrest in Hindi, which when translated into English, reads, “On 05.09.2022, four members of a gang involved in smuggling of Ambergris banned under the Wildlife Protection Act were arrested from Gomtinagar Extension Area police station in Lucknow with 4.120 kgs of Ambergris worth Rs.10 crore.”
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के द्वारा दिनांक 05.09.2022 को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर वन्य जीव संरक्षण अधिनियम के अंतर्गत प्रतिबंधित अमबरगेरिस की तस्करी करने वाले गिरोह के 4 सदस्यो को रू0 10 करोड़ की 4.120 कि0ग्रा0 अमबरगेरिस सहित थाना गोमतीनगर विस्तार क्षेत्र, लखनऊ से गिरफ्तार किया गया।@uppolice pic.twitter.com/tarKLQDpBd— UPSTF (@uppstf) September 6, 2022
Sperm whales create “whale vomit,” also known as “grey amber” and “floating gold,” which is frequently referred to as one of the strangest natural occurrences in the world.
The arrest of the gang members for this “floating gold” is not new. This year, several people have been booked for selling ambergris illegally. The solid, waxy substance is frequently smuggled because it is more expensive than gold.
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Ambergris is produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. It is a waxy, solid, combustible substance made in the whale’s intestines that are utilized in cosmetics and medications, reported NDTV.
Although ambergris, sometimes known as whale vomit, has been utilized for many years, its exact origin has long been a mystery.
Since ancient times, ambergris has been used in fragrances and high-end perfumes, as well as in various traditional medicines, which is why it is sold at a very high price. As per the estimates given by Mumbai Police last year, 1 kg of ambergris is worth ₹ 1 crore. Due to this, this excrement is referred to as “floating gold.” The Egyptians used it as incense, and the Chinese called it “dragon’s spittle scent.”
Various theories exist regarding how ambergris leaves the whale. Some people believe that the mass is regurgitated by the whale, giving it the well-known moniker “whale vomit”.
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