Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-510  
NTB Type
Other type: Police delay and extortion  
Complaint
The driver loaded yam and was heading to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Once at the barrier, the Police requested to see the customs documents covering the cargo, which the driver did not have at that moment.

 
Status note
The driver was released few minutes after GSA's intervention.  
Progress update note
The driver reported the issue to GSA. GSA's first attempt to speak with the Police failed
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GSA finally got in touch with the Police and explained to them that the goods would be valuated by GRA-Customs Division at border before the requested document is issued.

The Police confirmed to have understood the process and agreed to release the driver.  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Ghana: Police Techiman (Other)  
Reporting Country
Burkina Faso  
Reporting Town
 
Date of incident
2026-04-09  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2026-04-09  
Product Description
 
Product Originating Country
 
Total value
0  
Date reported
2026-04-09 13:06  
Modified
2026-04-09 13:24