Power to seize evidence—entry without consent or warrant

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An authorised person who enters a place under this part without consent and without a warrant may seize a thing at the place only if the authorised person reasonably believes—

(a)

the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and

(b)

the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—

(i)

hidden, lost or destroyed; or

(ii)

used to commit, continue or repeat an offence.

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