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Sh275,000 found on 'mad man' selling polythene bags

A man selling banned plastic bags was found with Sh275,000 in cash. [Courtesy]

National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) officers arrested a mentally challenged man and found him with Sh275,000 during the crackdown on the banned polythene bags.

The crackdown which took place at Kimilili market in Bungoma yesterday saw over 15,000 plastic bags recovered by the officers.

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