Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-183  

NTB Type

8.4. Transport related corruption  

Complaint

The driver was stopped by the police and asked to provide his papers, which he did. After checking the papers which were ok, the police asked him to provide his fire extinguisher. The driver did not have it. Because of that he was kept at the checkpoint as the arresting officer left to to town.  

Status note

About 25 minutes after the discussion the police, the driver called to confirm his release.  

Progress update note

Upon hearing this, GSA staff spoke with on lady officer who claimed the arresting officer went to town and would return in few minutes.

GSA staff then asked the driver to call him as soon as the officer in question returns.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Ghana: Entrance Tuna (Other)  

Reporting Country

Burkina Faso  

Reporting Town

 

Date of incident

2018-12-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2018-12-05  

Product Description

 

Product Originating Country

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2018-12-05 13:19  

Modified

2018-12-05 13:21