Police Act (Cap. 164), article 69

69. (1) The custody officer shall keep a written record of everything in the possession of t he person arrested who is to b e detained at the police station a nd of any item seized and retai ned in accordance with any provision of law. Such a record shall be ma de part of the detained person’s custody record. (2) The custody officer may seize any item, including any item of clothing or personal effects, in the possession of the person a rrested if he has reasonable grounds for believing that such item may be evidence relating to an offence or if he believes that it may b e used by that person – (a) to cause physical injury to himself or to any other person; or (b) to damage property; or (c) to interfere with evidence; or (d) to facilitate his escape. (3) The provisions of articles 355P to 355U, both inclusive, of the Criminal Code shall apply in the case of any seizure made under this article. PART IV Powers over Private Property Limits.70. A police officer may interfere with the enjoyment of private property only to the extent authorised by law. Definition of powers.