PART 4

Seizure and forfeiture of drug-cutting agents

Warrants

Further provisions about search and seizure warrants
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1
A search and seizure warrant authorises entry on one occasion only, unless it specifies that it authorises multiple entries.
If it specifies that it authorises multiple entries, it must also specify whether the number of entries authorised is unlimited, or limited to a specified maximum.
2
A search and seizure warrant must—
a
specify the name of the person who applies for it;
b
specify the date on which it is issued;
c
state that the warrant is issued under section 52 of this Act;
d
specify each set of premises to be searched, or (in the case of an all-premises warrant) the person who is in occupation or control of premises to be searched, together with any premises to be searched that are under the person's occupation and can be specified;
e
identify, so far as is possible, the substance or substances to be sought.
3
Two copies must be made of a search and seizure warrant that specifies only one set of premises and does not authorise multiple entries.
4
As many copies as are reasonably required may be made of any other kind of warrant.
5
The copies must be clearly certified as copies.
S. 53 in force at 3.5.2015 by S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(j)