82AJ
CurrentAnnouncement before entry
82AJ Announcement before entry
(1)
On executing a search warrant, the inspector executing the warrant—
(a)
must announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises; and
(b)
if the inspector has been unable to obtain unforced entry, must give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.
(2)
An inspector need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure—
(a)
the safety of any person; or
(b)
that the effective execution of the search warrant is not frustrated.
S. 82AK inserted by No. 17/1999 s. 13.
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