Part VII Northern Ireland

Powers of arrest, search, &c.

82 Arrest and seizure: constables.

(1)

A constable may arrest without warrant any person if he reasonably suspects that the person is committing, has committed or is about to commit—

(a)

a scheduled offence, or

(b)

a non-scheduled offence under this Act.

(2)

For the purpose of arresting a person under this section a constable may enter and search any premises where the person is or where the constable reasonably suspects him to be.

(3)

A constable may seize and retain anything if he reasonably suspects that it is, has been or is intended to be used in the commission of—

(a)

a scheduled offence, or

(b)

a non-scheduled offence under this Act.