Pawnbrokers Act 1972 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Prevention of Unlawful Dealings
34G. Further provisions relating to seizure of movable property
Feedback & supportWhere any movable property is seized under this Act, the seizure shall be effected by removing the movable property from the possession, custody or control of the person from whom it was seized and placing it under the custody of such person or authority and at such place as an Inspector or police officer may determine.
Inspector
“Inspector” means the Inspector of Pawnbrokers appointed under subsection 3A(1);
Where it is not practicable, or it is otherwise not desirable, to effect the removal of any property under subsection (1), the
Inspector or police officer may leave it at the premises in which it is seized under the custody of such person as he may determine for the purpose.
police officer
“police officer” means a senior police officer as defined in the Police Act 1967;