190Announcement before entry

190 Announcement before entry

(1) Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or any other person authorised under section 189(2)—

(a) must announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises; and

(b) must give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.

(2) An inspector need not comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure—

(a) the safety of any person; or

(b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.