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CurrentUse of force
43 Use of force
(1)
A person authorised to enter premises under a search warrant may use such force as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of entering the premises.
(2)
A person authorised to enter premises under a search warrant may, if it is reasonably necessary to do so, break open any receptacle in or on the premises for the purposes of the search.
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