A search warrant that states the offence in the form of a formal charge on an indictment satisfies the requirement for 'brief particulars of the offence' under s 73(1)(b)(i) of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld). Search warrants may validly refer to prospective offences not yet committed. The burden falls on the party challenging a warrant to establish that it lacked an adequate foundation, and sporadic cross-examination of the applying officer without placing the sworn complaint before the court will not discharge that burden.
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