Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-529  

NTB Type

Other type: Police harassment and extortion  

Complaint

The Police stopped the driver and requested for the first aid box and extinguisher. Which the driver provided but the extinguisher was used. The Police requested that the driver bought the extinguisher before they allowed him to continue his journey.  

Status note

The driver was released  

Progress update note

The driver reported the matter to GSA.

GSA, speaking to the Police was told exactly what the driver related. GSA then asked the driver to get the extinguisher, which he did.

Few minutes later, GSA followed up but was surprised the driver was not released. Upon GSA questioning the Police, the latter claimed that the driver went to borrow the extinguisher from his colleagues.

GSA then explained to the police they are just assuming, and since there was no proof of their allegation, the driver should be allowed to proceed with his journey.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Ghana: Police Ziana (Other)  

Reporting Country

Burkina Faso  

Reporting Town

 

Date of incident

2026-06-15  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2026-06-15  

Product Description

 

Product Originating Country

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2026-06-16 10:20  

Modified

2026-06-16 10:24