Part 4N.I.Confiscation: Northern Ireland

Restraint ordersN.I.

194 SeizureN.I.

(1)If a restraint order is in force a constable [F1, an accredited financial investigato] or a customs officer may seize any realisable property to which it applies to prevent its removal from Northern Ireland.

(2)Property seized under subsection (1) must be dealt with in accordance with the directions of the court which made the order.

[F2(3)The reference in subsection (1) to an accredited financial investigator is a reference to an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of that subsection by the Secretary of State under section 453.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 194(1) inserted (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 78(3), 94(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 17(1)(e) (with art. 17(2))

Commencement Information

I1S. 194 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.