Part 4Property exported from occupied territory

Seizure and retention of property liable to forfeiture

26Property in custody of others

1

This section applies to property that—

a

has been seized for a purpose connected with the investigation or prosecution of a suspected offence under section 17, and

b

is in the custody of a person who is not a constable.

2

The person must transfer the property to a constable as soon as is reasonably practicable after it ceases to be needed for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1)(a) (and a constable may then make an application under section 24(2)).

3

It is lawful for property to which this section applies to be retained by the person pending compliance with subsection (2).