Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number: NTB-000-459
NTB Type: 8.8. Issues related to transit
Complaint: The drivers reported to be kept at a police barrier for hours, and were asked to pay GH 50 each. The police claimed that 2 of trucks had warned out tyres and 1 a cracked windscreen.

GSA enquired from the police what caused their detention for hours. The confirmed the incidents but denied asking for money.

GSA cautioned that the drivers be allowed to continue their journey considering the days given them to exit the country. The Police agreed to this.
Status note: The three drivers were released.
Progress update note: GSA enquired from the police what caused their detention for hours. The confirmed the incidents but denied asking for money.

GSA cautioned that the drivers be allowed to continue their journey considering the days given them to exit the country. The Police agreed to this.
Policy or regulatory NTB: No
Location: Ghana: Yawmransa (Cape Coast) (Other)
Reporting Country: Burkina Faso
Reporting Town
Date of incident: 2025-06-10
Status: Resolved
Date of resolution: 2025-06-10
Product Description
Product Originating Country
Total value: 0
Date reported: 2025-06-10 17:20
Modified: 2025-06-10 17:21