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"vessel" does not include a ship of war or a ship having

the status of a ship of war.

35. An authorized officer or an assisting officer

may in relation to his powers under a warrant

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(a)

(b)

use such force as is reasonably necessary to

enter any premises or place which he is empowered

to enter and search;

use such force as is reasonably necessary to

stop, board, or search any vessel, aircraft or

vehicle which he is empowered to stop, board and

search;

(c) use such force as is reasonably necessary to

remove any person or thing obstructing him in the

exercise of those powers;

(d) detain any person found in or any premises,

place, vessel, aircraft or vehicle which he is