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A trader in Makindu town was on Wednesday arrested by officers from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) after he was found in possession of 63 bundles of banned plastic flat bags.
Confirming the arrest, NEMA Enforcement Officer Boniface Wanga told the Kenya News Agency (KNA) that the suspect was nabbed while selling the prohibited bags to members of the public.
“The joint operation with the police led to the arrest of a man who was found selling banned plastic bags. Each bundle contained approximately 120 pieces,” said Wanga.
The suspect is currently being held at the Makindu Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court today.
Wanga cautioned the public against trading in or using banned plastic bags, warning that those found violating the law risk prosecution.
He noted that the crackdown would be extended to other sub-counties in the region.
In addition, Wanga said the ongoing operation would also target environmental offenders, including developers, hotels, petrol stations and slaughterhouses operating without effluent discharge licenses issued by NEMA.
