s 69
In forcePower to conduct an ordinary search of an arrested person
Part 7Search, seizure and powers of arrest
Division 4Arrest and related matters
69 Power to conduct an ordinary search of an arrested person
A police officer who arrests a person under this Act or pursuant to a warrant issued under this Act, or who is present at such an arrest, may, if the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person is carrying:
(a)
evidential material relating to the Tribunal offence to which the person’s custody relates; or
(b)
a seizable item;
conduct an ordinary search of the person at or soon after the time of arrest, and seize any such thing found as a result of the search.
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