1987 Ed.]
Trade Descriptions
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(4) An authorized officer authorized under subsection (2) or (3) to enter and search any domestic premises may take with him such other persons and such equipment as may appear to him to be necessary.
16A. (1) An authorized officer may, for the purpose of detaining, under section 15-
(a) any goods in respect of which he has reasonable cause to suspect that an offence under this Ordinance has been or is being committed; and
(b) anything which he has reason to believe may be required as evidence in proceedings for an offence under this Ordinance,
place a lock or seal on any premises or container in which the goods or things are.
(2) If a lock or seal is placed on any premises or container under subsection (1), the period for which the lock or seal is placed shall not exceed 7 days without the consent in writing of the owner of the premises or container, or his authorized agent.
(3) If an authorized officer has placed a lock or seal on any premises or container under subsection (1), any person who breaks or interferes with such lock or seal commits an offence unless he does so-
(a) in the bona fide belief that it is necessary immediately to break or interfere with the lock or seal in order to prevent-
(i) injury being suffered by any person; or
(ii) damage being incurred to any such premises or container, as the case may be; or
(b) in the exercise of his duties as a public officer.
(Added 2 of 1987, s. 2)
16B. (1) An authorized officer may, subject to subsection (2), arrest or detain for further enquiries without warrant any person whom he reasonably suspects of having committed any offence under this Ordinance.
(2) An authorized officer who arrests any person under subsection (1) shall forthwith take the person to a police station or, if further enquiries are necessary, first to an office of the Customs and Excise Department and then to a police station, there to be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Police Force Ordinance:
Provided that in no case shall any person be detained for more than 48 hours without being charged and brought before a magistrate.
Power to detain goods by locking or sealing premises or container.
Powers of arrest of authorized officers.
(Cap. 232.)