NEMA Seizes 90,695 Banned Plastic Bags In Nairobi

Five suspects have been arrested after NEMA seized 90,695 banned single-use plastic bags at a manufacturing facility in Njiru, Nairobi.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Five suspects have been arrested after National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) enforcement officers raided a facility in Njiru where banned plastic carrier and flat bags were allegedly being manufactured.

NEMA said its officers seized 90,695 single-use plastic bags during the operation and arrested the owner of the facility alongside four other suspects.

The five were taken to South B Police Station and later released on cash bail pending their arraignment at Kibera Law Courts.

“The team seized 90,695 single-use banned plastic bags and the suspects were booked at the South B Police Station and thereafter released on cash bail pending arraignment at Kibera Law Courts,” NEMA said.

Source: Y News