Complaint
- Complaint number
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NTB-000-279
- NTB Type
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Other type: Extortion
- Complaint
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Two drivers driving 2 pick-up (new vehicles) belonging to the government of Burkina Faso were stopped by the Police and asked to pay an unspecified amount.
- Status note
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Few minutes alter, the driver called to confirm their release.
- Progress update note
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GSA staff speaking with the Police was told by one Officer that because the drivers said the cars belong to their government, they had to provide a note which confirm that.
GSA staff asked the officer if all new cars using the corridor has such a note. The Officer replied No! But he continue by saying that he requested for the not because of the words of the drivers. They denied asking the drivers for money.
GSA staff later told the officer that he would advise the drivers on uttering such words to the Police.
- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
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Ghana: Tamale Police (Other)
- Reporting Country
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Burkina Faso
- Reporting Town
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- Date of incident
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2020-03-19
- Status
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Resolved
- Date of resolution
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2020-03-19
- Product Description
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- Product Originating Country
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- Total value
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0
- Date reported
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2020-03-19 10:28
- Modified
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2020-03-19 10:37
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