Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number: NTB-000-490
NTB Type: Other type: Police delay and extortion
Complaint: The driver tried to overtake other trucks parked at the barrier and was stopped and his documents seized.
Status note: The driver was released.
Progress update note: When the driver reported the issue, GSA requested to speak to the Police. The Police Officer claimed his in-charge was busy and therefore would get in touch with GSA afterward.

Few minutes the in-charge called through the driver's phone and explained that the driver was trying to overtake the other trucks, thereby blocking the way for the upcoming vehicles.

GSA promised the Police to caution the driver and pleaded for his release. The in-charge agreed to release the driver.

Few minutes later, the driver called to confirm his release.
Policy or regulatory NTB: No
Location: Ghana: Police between Babato & Yape (Other)
Reporting Country: Burkina Faso
Reporting Town
Date of incident: 2025-11-12
Status: Resolved
Date of resolution: 2025-11-12
Product Description
Product Originating Country
Total value: 0
Date reported: 2025-11-12 11:32
Modified: 2025-11-12 11:33