Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 355M
355M. (1) The powers mentioned in article 355L may be
exercised by a police officer not below the rank of inspector o r by
officers of a lower rank if so authorised in writing by an offi cer not
below the rank of inspector.
(2) Where the police officers on the scene are all below the
rank of inspector and the matter admits of no delay and the per son
occupying or in control of the premises is present and his pres ence
is necessary for the effective investigation of the offence, th e said
police officers may proceed to en ter and search the premises
without the authorisation in writing referred to in sub-article (1).
Report by
officer.
Added by:
III.2002.74.
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