137
In forceDangerous situations
Part 9Powers of Police
137 Dangerous situations
A police officer who has reasonable ground to believe that a person has possession of a firearm and is threatening to use it in circumstances where death or injury to themselves or another person is likely, whether or not another person is actually present, without warrant and using any force reasonably necessary and with the assistance of any other person, may –
enter the premises where that person is; and search the premises where the person was found and any person on those premises; and seize any firearm, firearm part or ammunition found on the premises or any person on those premises.
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.