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Schedule 2 Execution of search and seizure warrants

Section 54

Persons who may execute warrant

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(1) A search and seizure warrant may be executed by any police or customs officer.

(2) A search and seizure warrant may authorise persons to accompany any police or customs officer who is executing it.

(3) A person authorised under sub-paragraph (2) has the same powers as the police or customs officer whom he or she accompanies in respect of -

(a) the execution of the warrant;

(b) the seizure of anything to which the warrant relates.

But the person may exercise those powers only in the company, and under the supervision, of a police or customs officer.

Warrant to be executed within 3 months

2 Entry and search under a search and seizure warrant must be within 3 months from the date of its issue.

All-premises warrants

3 In the case of an all-premises warrant, premises that are not specified in the warrant may be entered and searched only if a senior officer has authorised them to be entered.

Search of premises more than once

4 Premises may be

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