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Ambergris seized: 4 held by forest mobile squad
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The Mysuru forest mobile squad personnel arrested four persons who were illegally transporting Ambergris in Kushalnagar.

About 8.250 kg of Ambergris, along with a car, has been seized. The arrested are K M Ibrahim from Hodavada, B E Rafeeq from 7th Hosakote, M A Taheer from 7th Hosakote and K M George from Iritty in Kannur district of Kerala.

The prime accused, Riyaz, from Koinadu, is still at large.

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Ambergris which is found at seashores has a large demand in the international market.

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(Published 07 August 2021, 21:49 IST)