Powers of search, seizure and arrest

(1) Any game ranger may, (a) when he has reasonable grounds to suspect that a person is in possession of any article in respect of which a wildlife offence has been committed, search such person or any baggage, parcel, vehicle, tent or building under the control, custody or possession of such person or his agent or servant; (b) seize any specimen of wildlife or part or product thereof, in respect of which he has reasonable grounds to believe that a wildlife offence has been committed; (c) seize any weapon, ammunition, trap, poison, device, vehicle or other thing that he has reasonable grounds to believe has been used in the commission of a wildlife offence; (d) arrest any person he has reasonable grounds to suspect of having committed any wildlife offence if the person refuses to reveal his name and residence, states a name and residence which there is reason to believe is false or gives reason to believe he will leave the country. (2) Any live animal seized in accordance with subsection (1) may be released, destroyed or retained in custody at the discretion of the seizing officer if the person from whose possession such animal was seized is convicted of any offence in respect of such possession. (3) Any perishable thing seized in accordance with subsection (1) may be sold or otherwise disposed of at a fair market price and the proceeds held pending the determination of any charge under this Act by the court having jurisdiction therefore. (4) Anything seized and any person arrested under this section shall as soon as possible thereafter be brought before the nearest magistrate.