Section 16
Disposal of property
of Public Order (Preservation) Act 1958
ActIn forceProvision 16 of 32
Section 16
(2)
Any offensive weapon, subversive document, corrosive substance or explosive substance coming into the possession of a police officer under section 15 may be disposed of in such manner as the Minister may order.
(3)
Nothing in this section shall be taken to prejudice any right to retain or dispose of property which may exist in law apart from the provisions of this section.