Image: A miniature Fabergé egg following its recovery. Photo: New Zealand Police
An accused thief held in custody since swallowing a valuable Fabergé pendant has, after six days, returned the miniature treasure. His bowels yielded the James Bond-themed “Octopussy” egg, inlaid with diamonds and opening to reveal a gold octopus; the New Zealand man still faces charges.
Anonymous as the 32-year-old suspect is in reports, he was held in custody under “close observation” while the pendant, valued at $19k, worked its way through his bowels. New Zealand police posted a photo depicting a gloved hand holding the intact (and mercifully cleaned) pendant on Friday morning.
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