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Part IV · Enforcement

31. Search and seizure without warrant

(1)

Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that by reason of delay in obtaining a search warrant under section 30, the investigation would be adversely affected or evidence of the commission of an offence is likely to be tampered with, removed, damaged or destroyed, he may, without warrant, with such assistance and force as is necessary—

(a)

enter and search any premises;

(b)

stop and search any conveyance or person;

(c)

seize and detain such conveyance, moveable property, book, record, report or document or human organ; or

(d)

inspect, make copies of or take extract from any book, record, report or document found in the premises or conveyance.

(2)

In exercising his powers under this section, an enforcement officer shall have all the powers conferred upon him under subsections 30(3), (4) and (5).

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