Explanatory Memorandum

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

2004 No. 702

Notes on Articles

Article 56 - Police powers in relation to firearms traffic

Provides that a constable may search for and seize any firearms or ammunition which he has reason to believe are being moved either in contravention of an order made under Article 48 or an order made by the Home Secretary prohibiting the removal of firearms or ammunition from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.