Section 18
Without prejudice to the provisions of any other written law, any
of Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997
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Section 18
Religious Enforcement Officer, police officer or Pegawai Masjid may, without an order from a Judge and without a warrant, arrest—
(a)
any person who has been concerned in any seizable offence in the Federal Territories or against whom a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists that he has been so concerned;
(b)
any person who has committed or attempted to commit in his presence any offence involving a breach of the peace;
(c)
any person against whom a warrant issued under this Act is still in force, although such warrant is not in his possession.