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3.
If the Central Authority of one Side becomes aware that proceeds are located within the jurisdiction of the other Side and may be liable to restraint or
or confiscation
under the laws of the latter, it may so inform the latter's
Central Authority.
4:
To the extent permitted by their respective laws, the Sides will assist each other in proceedings involving the
restraint ΟΙ confiscation of the proceeds of drug trafficking.
5.
A Side in control of confiscated proceeds will dispose of them according to its laws. Either Side may transfer such assets, or the proceeds of their sale to the other Side, to the extent permitted by their respective laws upon such terms as may be agreed.
6.
This arrangement is intended solely for mutual
assistance between the Sides.
The provisions of the arrangement will not create any right on the part of any private person to obtain assistance under this arrangement or to impede the execution of a request.
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7.
A Central Authority will make and receive requests for the purpose of this arrangement. Unless the relevant Side designates another authority, the Central Authority for Hong Kong will be the Attorney General or his duly authorized officer; the Central Authority for Gibraltar will be the Attorney General of Gibraltar.