Vittal: Two arrested for possessing banned ambergris

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jun 27, 2026: The Vittal Police have arrested two persons for allegedly possessing and transporting ambergris, a banned marine substance commonly known as whale vomit, and seized the contraband along with a scooter and two mobile phones.

According to the police, Vittal Police Sub-Inspector Ramakrishna received credible information that ambergris was being transported on a scooter for sale. Acting on the tip-off, he, along with his team, proceeded to Bolanthimogaru in Vittal Kasaba village of Bantwal taluk and intercepted the suspected vehicle.

The accused were identified as Kumudaksha (27), a resident of Karopady in Bantwal taluk, and Dhanu Kumar (32), a resident of Vittal Kasaba.

During questioning, the duo allegedly produced a substance weighing approximately 5.73 grams and admitted that it was ambergris.

The police seized the suspected ambergris, the scooter used for transportation, and two mobile phones.

A case has been registered at the Vittal Police Station under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Further investigation is underway.