<h1>Federal agency seizes 72 kg hydroponic cannabis, arrests seven in nationwide sting under NDPS Act, 1985</h1> A federal enforcement agency conducted a pan-India operation, intercepting coordinated consignments of hydroponic cannabis at major railway stations and a hotel, seizing 72.024 kg of the drug-valued at about Rs. 72 crore-and criminal proceeds of Rs. 1.02 crore; six suspected couriers and an alleged associate mastermind were arrested. Searches and recoveries occurred in multiple cities following train and international arrivals. Authorities allege the syndicate recruited college dropouts and unemployed youth via social media. Seizures and arrests were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which prescribes stringent penalties for such offences.