Police in New Zealand announced Friday that they had recovered a poached Fabergé egg pendant worth US$19,200 (CAD$26,780) after a man was accused of swallowing it at an Auckland jewellery store.

A 32-year-old man was arrested inside the store minutes after the incident on Nov. 28. Police then hatched a plan to monitor the suspect, who authorities have not named, in hopes of retrieving the dainty, diamond-encrusted pendant.

“At the time of his arrest, he underwent a medical assessment, and an officer is assigned to constantly monitor the man,” Insp. Grae Anderson said in a statement earlier this week.

The necklace was recovered on Thursday night according to authorities — six days later — and the 18-karat yellow gold miniature pendant was returned without the need for medical interve

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