Rajkot. The Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajkot Rural Police seized ambergris worth ₹1.01 crore in an operation conducted in the Padadhari police station area.
Six individuals have been arrested in this case. The police also confiscated four vehicles from the accused. Further legal action is underway.
Based on a tip-off received by the police, the SOG team conducted the operation at a hotel near Padadhari. During the investigation, six individuals allegedly involved in delivering ambergris and searching for customers were apprehended. The police seized ambergris worth ₹1.01 crore and four vehicles used by the accused at the scene.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mehul Rathod, Bhanubhai Chavda, Vijay Singh Jhala, Prashant Jat, Dharmendra Singh Kanchava, and Sawan Jat. The police are conducting further investigations regarding the seized materials and vehicles. The police and the forest department are working to determine the source of the ambergris and to whom it was to be sold.
Additionally, investigations are underway regarding the involvement of any larger network and other aspects related to smuggling. Further legal action will be taken based on the investigation.