Police Recover $19,000 James Bond-Inspired Faberge Pendant After Thief Swallowed It

Dec 05, 2025 04:17 pm CST

New Zealand Police have recovered a limited-edition Faberge egg pendant worth $19,000 after monitoring a thief who swallowed it in an Auckland jewelry store. The James Bond "Octopussy"-inspired collectible, adorned with 183 diamonds and featuring a gold octopus inside, was naturally expelled after six days of police surveillance, with the suspect remaining in custody until his next court appearance.