Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-153  

NTB Type

8.4. Transport related corruption  

Complaint

The driver was stopped at a checkpoint and asked to pay GH 5.00. He told the police that he didn't have money and continued his way. But the police pursued him and stopped him. He was asked to follow them back to the checkpoint.  

Status note

Immediately after this discussion with the officer, the driver called to confirm his release.  

Progress update note

The police officer told GSA staff that the driver's mate was giving them GH 2.00 which they refused and the driver did not stop for checks.

GSA staff told the officer that the transit trucks are not in the first place supposed to be stopped, statement which was confirmed by the police officer. GSA staff asked him why then should the driver follow him back to the checkpoint? The officer replied that he would release the driver as soon as possible.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Ghana: Exit Wa (Other)  

Reporting Country

Burkina Faso  

Reporting Town

 

Date of incident

2018-06-16  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2018-06-16  

Product Description

 

Product Originating Country

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2018-06-19 11:10  

Modified

2018-06-19 11:11