Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number: NTB-000-461
NTB Type: Other type: Extortion by Police
Complaint: The driver mistakenly hit the police causing it to fall. The police demanded that the driver pays GH 1,000.00 for repair of the barrier.
Status note: The driver was released.
Progress update note: When reported, GSA interacted with and was told as the driver related. GSA tried to plead on the driver's behalf, but the police insisted on collecting the money or he will take the driver to the station.

GSA then indulge the officer's permission for the driver to take a picture of the barrier and send to them. The police took part of the barrier that was repaired by another driver and sent it to GSA claiming that his boss asked not to send the damaged barrier.

GSA sought the intervention of their focal point at the Police Head Quarters. The latter spoke to his colleague at the barrier and requested that they release the driver.

GSA insisted to see the damaged barrier before any repair
Policy or regulatory NTB: No
Location: Ghana: Police barrier at exit of Walewale (BF - GH) (Other)
Reporting Country: Burkina Faso
Reporting Town
Date of incident: 2025-06-17
Status: Resolved
Date of resolution: 2025-06-17
Product Description
Product Originating Country
Total value: 0
Date reported: 2025-06-17 11:23
Modified: 2025-06-17 17:09