# The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Regulation 78: Seizure power

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) This regulation applies if a maritime enforcement officer is lawfully on a relevant ship (whether in exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 77 (power to stop, board, search etc.) or otherwise).
(2) The officer may seize any of the following which are found on the ship, in any thing found on the ship, or on any person found on the ship—
(a) goods which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect are prohibited goods or relevant goods, or
(b) things within regulation 77(3)(a)(ii).
(3) The officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1665/regulation/78 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/libya-sanctions-eu-exit-regulations-2020/regulation-78
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