# The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Exercise of Functions) Order 2005, Article 9: Extension of statutory search powers


Any function conferred on a constable by virtue of section 16 in relation to a warrant or order under section 8 of, or Schedule 1 to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 may be exercised by a customs officer instead of a constable where—
(a) the Commissioners have given a direction under section 13, or
(b) any such function is to be exercised by a customs officer for the purposes of an investigation relating wholly or mainly to a relevant offence by an international joint investigation team of which he is a member.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/425/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-international-co-operation-act-2003-exercise-of-functions-order-2005/article-9
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