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Search and seizure of chicle

Cap. 209, s. 4 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Whenever any authorised officer has a reasonable suspicion that any person has committed a chicle offence or is in possession of any chicle in respect of which a chicle offence has been committed, he may search such person or any baggage, parcel, conveyance, tent or building under the control of such person or his agent or servant. (2) If the authorised officer finds any chicle, he may, if he has reason to believe that a chicle offence has been committed in respect thereof, seize such chicle and take the same before a magistrate to be dealt with according to law.
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