| Search warrants. |
176. (1) Without prejudice to any other power under this Act, where an officer declares on oath before a magistrate that he has reasonable grounds to believe that there are in any premises -
(a) uncustomed goods or documents relating to uncustomed goods; or
(b) plant which has been utilized for, or materials used in, the manufacture of excisable goods contrary to this Act,
then the magistrate may by warrant under his hand authorize the officer to enter upon and search, with such force as may be necessary and by day or by night, the premises and to seize and carry away any uncustomed goods, plant or documents relating to uncustomed goods found therein.
(2) An officer in possession of a search warrant may require a police officer to assist him in the execution of the warrant and a police officer so required shall render assistance accordingly. |
