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(b)

any body specified by the Governor under subsection (12).

(12)

The Governor may, by notice in the Gazette, specify a body

to be a public body for the purposes of this section.

Offence of prejudicing investigation

25. (1)

Where, in relation to an investigation into drug

trafficking, an order under section 21 has been made or has been

applied for and has not been refused or a warrant under section 22

has been issued, a person who, knowing or suspecting that the

investigation is taking place, makes any disclosure which is likely

to prejudice the investigation commits an offence.

(2) In proceedings against a person for an offence under this

section, it is a defence to prove -

(a)

that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure was

likely to prejudice the investigation; or

(b)

that he had lawful authority or reasonable excuse for

making the disclosure.

(3) A person who commits an offence under this section is

liable -