26Property in custody of others
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(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).