Section 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.
Annotations
Modifications
- C1
S. 82(3): powers of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 70; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2