Non-Tariff Barriers :: Complaints

Complaint

Complaint number: NTB-000-505
NTB Type: Other type: police delay and extortion
Complaint: The Police stopped the driver and requested for GHS 100 without any explanation.
Status note: Few minutes after GSA's intervention, the driver called to confirm his release.
Progress update note: The driver reported the issue to GSA.

When questioned, the police claimed driver was speaking French which they could not understand but denied requesting for money.

GSA reminded the Police of the IGP's directive on the smooth movement of transit trucks along the country's corridors. After this reminder, the police promised to release the driver.
Policy or regulatory NTB: No
Location: Ghana: Sawla Police (Other)
Reporting Country: Burkina Faso
Reporting Town
Date of incident: 2026-03-14
Status: Resolved
Date of resolution: 2026-03-14
Product Description
Product Originating Country
Total value: 0
Date reported: 2026-03-24 10:57
Modified: 2026-03-24 10:58