168Announcement before entry with warrant

168 Announcement before entry with warrant

(1) Before executing a search warrant issued under section 166, the authorised officer named in the warrant—

(a) must announce the fact of being authorised by the warrant to enter the place or premises; and

(b) must give any person on the place or premises an opportunity to allow entry to it.

(2) The authorised officer need not comply with subsection (1) if the officer reasonably believes that immediate entry to the place or premises is required to ensure—

(a) the safety of any person; or

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