120D

Use of reasonable force

In force

The power to search conferred by section 120C or by a warrant issued under section 120B authorises a member:

(a)

to use such reasonable force as is necessary to break into, enter and search the place to be searched;

(b)

to use such reasonable force as is necessary to open any cupboard, drawer, chest, trunk, box, package or other receptacle, whether a fixture or not, found at the place; and

(c)

to use such reasonable force as is necessary to carry out a search of a person authorised by or under this Division.

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