The arrested particular person has recognized as J. Mayakrishnan, 47, of P.S. Palayam. According to the police, officers from the CIU obtained particular info {that a} resident of P.S. Palayam close to Valavanur was in posession of ambergris. The group, led by Inspector Gerald, posed as patrons and met Mayakrishnan on Tuesday. The man agreed to indicate the ambergris to workers after they expressed curiosity in buying the uncommon product.
The group caught Mayakrishnan with the animal product when he confirmed it to them. When questioned, Mayakrishnan instructed officers that he sourced the ambergris from a person in Sulthanpet close to Villianur in Puducherry.
As P.S. Palayam falls beneath the bounds of Thirubhuvanai police in neighbouring Puducherry, they handed on the knowledge to officers and handed over the accused together with the seized ambergis.
Also often called whale vomit, ambergris is discovered floating in sea or on the shores. Due to its excessive worth, round ₹1 crore or extra per kg based mostly on the standard, ambergris is often known as ‘floating gold’.
Published – July 30, 2025 06:36 pm IST
