Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Two Arrested with Illegal Ambergris Worth Rs 1.3 Crore
Two men were arrested in Pune for having a special waxy substance called ambergris, which comes from whales and is very valuable.
The police found 1.380 kg of this substance worth Rs 1.3 crore.
The men were caught because they were trying to sell it, which is illegal in India.
The police are still investigating where the ambergris came from and who was going to buy it.
Ambergris is used in making perfumes and is very rare, which makes it very expensive.
It is often called 'whale vomit' but is actually a by-product from the whale's digestive system.
The men will be in police custody for two more days while the investigation continues.
Two men arrested for illegal possession of 1.380 kg of ambergris worth Rs 1.3 crore.
Accused identified as Shubham Padmakar Adagale and Akshay Varankar from Alandi.
Police acted on a tip-off and recovered the ambergris during a trap operation.
Accused booked under the Wildlife Protection Act and remanded to police custody for two days.
Investigation ongoing to determine the source of the ambergris and the intended buyer.
- Who
- Shubham Padmakar Adagale (23) and Akshay Varankar
- What
- Illegal possession of 1.380 kg of ambergris
- When
- Arrested on Saturday, produced in court on Sunday
- Where
- Gholap Vasti, Markal Road, Alandi, Pune
- Why
- Ambergris is a protected substance under the Wildlife Protection Act
- Substance Seized
- 1.380 kg of ambergris
- Estimated Value
- Rs 1.3 crore
- Accused
- Shubham Padmakar Adagale and Akshay Varankar
- Location
- Gholap Vasti, Markal Road, Alandi
- Legal Action
- Booked under Wildlife Protection Act
- Court Remand
- 2 days of police custody
- Previous Record
- Varankar has a prior criminal record