Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number: NTB-000-498
NTB Type: Other type: Police delay & extortion
Complaint: The driver got to the barrier, stopped to submit his papers to the Police. He was asked by one of the officers to cross the barrier and park well, but the driver objected. The objection was as a result that some officers will intentionally ask you to cross and park but blame you of failed to stop, reported the driver. The driver also stated that the Police requested for money saying without it they would not release him.
Status note: Driver was released
Progress update note: The driver reported the incident to GSA. GSA speaking to the Police was told that the driver was defying the police instructions and misbehaving toward the officers.
Upon this allegation, GSA explained to the police cases where drivers were asked to cross the barrier and park but the police turned round to accuse them of "failed to stop".
However, the Police denied requesting money.

GSA pleaded on driver's behalf and demanded that he should be released, to suggestion to which the Police agreed.
Policy or regulatory NTB: No
Location: Ghana: Police barrier (between Nasia & Pong Tamale) (Other)
Reporting Country: Burkina Faso
Reporting Town
Date of incident: 2026-01-21
Status: Resolved
Date of resolution: 2026-01-21
Product Description
Product Originating Country
Total value: 0
Date reported: 2026-01-21 18:11
Modified: 2026-01-23 17:12