Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-296  

NTB Type

Other type: Miscommunication between driver and Police  

Complaint

The driver coming back with an empty truck was signaled with a torch light to stop in the bush around 10pm. The driver did not stop because according to him, they had been robbed on one occasion as this.The Police pursued the driver to a town called Nyoli and tried to forcefully put the driver in their car back to where he was stopped. The driver had to run away and leave his mate in the truck.The Police tried to open the truck's doors which were locked inside by the mate. The police returned to their post but notified the next barrier with description of the truck and its number plate. On the following day the driver was stopped at the said barrier.  

Status note

The driver was released after being advised by GSA staff  

Progress update note

The drive called GSA staff who explained the issue to the officer just as the driver narrated. The Officer understood the explanation and asked that GSA staff advise the driver not to repeat the same behaviour.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Ghana: 24 km to Wa (BF to GH) (Other)  

Reporting Country

Burkina Faso  

Reporting Town

 

Date of incident

2020-09-03  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2020-09-04  

Product Description

 

Product Originating Country

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2020-09-14 11:42  

Modified

2020-09-14 11:45