{
  "id": 12644779,
  "title": "Thane Crime: Police Seize 2.72 Kg Ambergris Worth ₹2.72 Crore Near Jambhli Naka, 2 Arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/thane-crime-police-seize-2-72-kg-ambergris-worth-2-72-crore-near",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:36:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-crime-police-seize-272-kg-ambergris-worth-272-crore-near-jambhli-naka-2-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 7, 2026, the Crime Branch Unit-1 of the Thane Police made an arrest and seized a significant amount of ambergris near Jambhli Naka in the Thane market. The two individuals arrested by the police are Mayur Patil, a 34-year-old resident of Kolhapur, and Meenakshi Mohite, a 46-year-old resident of Kankavli. According to the police, ambergris, a rare and valuable substance found in the digestive system of sperm whales, is often used in premium fragrances, which explains its high market value.\n\nThe investigation began when a tip-off was received by the Crime Branch Unit-1. Acting promptly on this information, police officers laid a trap and apprehended both suspects near Jambhli Naka at around 8 pm on Monday. Senior Police Inspector Anil Shinde led the operation. Upon searching the accused, the police recovered 2 kilograms and 720 grams of ambergris, which is estimated to be worth Rs 2,72,20,000.\n\nA formal case has been filed at the Thane Nagar Police Station against the accused. The police are now conducting further investigations to determine the origin of the ambergris and identify any intended buyers. For information on property deals in Mumbai and surrounding areas, interested parties are directed to the website https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Thane, October 7, 2026: The Crime Branch Unit-1 of the Thane Police has arrested two individuals and seized 2 kilograms and 720 grams of ambergris (whale vomit), valued at approximately Rs 2,72,20,000 in the illicit market. Ambergris is a rare, solid waxy substance that originates in the digestive system of sperm whales. Because it is widely used in high-end luxury perfumes as a stabiliser to…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}