Part VII

Northern Ireland

Powers of arrest, search, &c.

Arrest and seizure: constables
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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.