Stolen $19,000 Fabergé Egg Recovered After Suspect Swallows It

Police in New Zealand have recovered a valuable jeweled egg after a suspect allegedly swallowed it to avoid detection. The 2.5-inch artifact is a modern "Fabergé egg," a type of ornate jeweled object first made for Russian royalty. The egg, valued at over $19,000 USD, is studded with diamonds. It is named "Octopussy" after the 1983 James Bond film. Authorities arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the alleged theft from an Auckland art gallery. An x-ray at a hospital later confirmed the egg was inside his body. Police did not specify how they ultimately recovered the item. The suspect has been charged with theft and is currently in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.