Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-191  
NTB Type
Other type: Police harassment and extortion  
Complaint
The driver was stopped and asked to present his papers, which he did. After checking the papers, the officer came round the truck and told the driver that one of his tires is warn out, therefore he is processing the driver for court. The tyre was even lifted off the ground.  
Status note
After seeing that the driver sent pictures of the tires to GSA staff, the officer released the papers and asked the driver to continue his journey after threatening him of spoiling his job.  
Progress update note
GSA staff speaking to one female officer, was told that the driver was arrested therefore he should bring something (money) and go.

The arresting officer claimed the driver was rude towards him that is the reason he was taking hi to court.

GSA staff later asked the driver to take picture of the tires and send to him, which he did. The tires were not warn out as the officer said.

After about ten minutes, the driver sent a voice message to GSA staff saying that the officer was threatening him that he wants to spoil his job. On this the officer released the papers and asked the diver to leave.  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Ghana: Afiadenyigba Police barrier (Other)  
Reporting Country
Burkina Faso  
Reporting Town
 
Date of incident
2019-02-26  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2019-02-26  
Product Description
 
Product Originating Country
 
Total value
0  
Date reported
2019-02-26 09:56  
Modified
2019-02-26 10:01