Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation
15GD Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation
A controlled operation is an operation that:
involves the participation of law enforcement officers; and
is carried out for the purpose of obtaining evidence that may lead to the prosecution of a person for a serious Commonwealth offence or a serious State offence that has a federal aspect; and
may involve a law enforcement officer or other person in conduct that would, apart from section 15HA, constitute a Commonwealth offence or an offence against a law of a State or Territory.
Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.
A major controlled operation is a controlled operation that is likely to:
involve the infiltration of an organised criminal group by one or more undercover law enforcement officers for a period of more than 7 days; or
continue for more than 3 months; or
be directed against suspected criminal activity that includes a threat to human life.
Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.
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