Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), article 30B

30B. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, it shall be lawful for the Executive Police and, where appropriate, the Customs Authorities to allow, with the consent of the Attorney General or of a magistrate, a controlled delivery to take place. (2) For the purposes of this article a controlled delivery means the technique of allowing an illicit or suspect consignment of a dangerous drug (as defined in article 12) or of money, property or proceeds as referred to in article 22(1C)(a) to pass out of, through or into Malta, or from one place or person in Malta to another place or person in Malta, or into the territory of another country, intact, or removed or replaced in whole or in part, with the knowledge and under the supervision of the Executive Police and, where appropriate, of the Customs Authorities and of the competent authorities of such other country, with a view to identifying persons involved in commission of offences under this Ordinance or under the corresponding law in force in the territory of such other country. (3) It shall also be lawful for the Executive Police or for a person under the supervision or direction of the Executive Police, with a view to identifying persons involved in the commission of offences under this Ordinance, and with the consent of the Attorney General or of a magistrate, to acquire or procure a dangerous drug (as defined in article 12) or a suspect consignment of money, property or proceeds as referred to in article 22(1C)(a) from any person or place. Persons transferred to Malta from abroad for the purposes of giving evidence or assisting in an investigation, etc. Added by: XVI.1996.5.