Return of seized things

Current

(1)

A police officer who, in exercising a power conferred by or under this Act, seizes a thing, must return the thing to the owner or person who had lawful possession of the thing before it was seized or came into custody if the officer is satisfied that—

(a)

its retention is not required, and

(b)

it is lawful for the person to have possession of the thing.

(2)

This section is subject to any order made under section 28.

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27 Return of seized things