Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Thane Police Arrest Two, Seize Ambergris Worth ₹2.72 Crore
Police in Thane arrested two people during an operation near Jambhli Naka.
Officers said the pair planned to sell ambergris, a waxy substance that comes from sperm whales.
Police found 2.72 kilograms of it.
They estimated its illicit-market value at about ₹2.72 crore.
The operation followed a tip received by the Crime Branch.
Police laid a trap and arrested the suspects at around 8 p.m.
on Monday.
A case was registered at Thane Nagar Police Station.
Investigators are trying to find where the ambergris came from and who was supposed to buy it.
Thane Police Crime Branch Unit-1 arrested two people near Jambhli Naka.
Police seized 2.72 kilograms of ambergris, also called whale vomit.
The seized ambergris was valued at approximately ₹2,72,20,000 in the illicit market.
Police said the suspects planned to sell the substance in the Thane market area.
A case was registered at Thane Nagar Police Station as investigators work to trace its source and intended buyers.
- Who
- Thane Police Crime Branch Unit-1 arrested Mayur Patil, 34, and Meenakshi Mohite, 46.
- What
- Police seized 2.72 kilograms of ambergris valued at approximately ₹2,72,20,000.
- When
- The arrests took place at around 8 p.m. on Monday; the report is dated October 7, 2026.
- Where
- Near Jambhli Naka in the Thane market area.
- Why
- Police said the suspects planned to sell the ambergris.
- Seized substance
- Ambergris, also described as whale vomit
- Weight
- 2 kilograms and 720 grams
- Estimated value
- Approximately ₹2,72,20,000 in the illicit market
- Arrested
- Mayur Patil, 34, and Meenakshi Mohite, 46
- Operation
- Crime Branch Unit-1 laid a trap after receiving a tip-off
- Case registered
- Thane Nagar Police Station
- Investigation
- Police are tracing the ambergris's origin and intended buyers