National Security Council
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(4) If the member of the Security Forces believes on reasonable
grounds that the dangerous thing has not been used or otherwise
involved in the commission of an offence against any written
law, the member of the Security Forces shall, if it is practicable
to do so, return the dangerous thing to the the occupier of the
premises which have been searched, or to his agent or servant
at the premises.
(5) If the member of the Security Forces seizes a dangerous
thing from a person and believes on reasonable grounds that the
person used the thing in the commission of an offence against
any written law, the member of the Security Forces may detain
the person for the purpose of placing him in the custody of a
police officer at the earliest practicable time.
Power to search persons for dangerous things
28. If any member of the Security Forces in the security area
believes on reasonable grounds that a person in the area has a
dangerous thing in the person’s possession, the member of the
Security Forces may—
(a) search the person for such dangerous thing; and
(b) seize such dangerous thing found in the search.
Power to seize vehicle, vessel, aircraft or conveyance
29. Any member of the Security Forces may seize any vehicle,
vessel, aircraft or conveyance in the security area if he suspects
that the vehicle, vessel, aircraft or conveyance is likely to be
connected with the commission of an offence under any written
laws.
Power to take temporary possession of land, building or
movable property
30. (1) The Director of Operations or any person authorized
by the Director of Operations may, if it appears to him to be
necessary or expedient to do so in the interest of national security,
or for the accommodation of any Security Forces, take temporary
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