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Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003
218Moving things to another place for examination or
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218 Moving things to another place for examination or
processing
(1) A thing found at the premises may be moved to another place for
examination or processing to decide whether it may be seized under
a search warrant if—
(a) both of the following subparagraphs apply:
(i) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the thing is
or contains target material;
(ii) it is significantly more practicable to do so having regard
to the timeliness and cost of examining or processing the
thing at another place and the availability of expert
assistance; or
(b) the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
(2) The thing may be moved to another place for examination or
processing for no longer than 72 hours.
(3) An executing police officer may apply to an issuing officer for an
extension of that time if the executing police officer believes on
reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed
within 72 hours.
(4) The executing police officer must give notice of the application to the
occupier of premises, and the occupier is entitled to be heard on the
(5) If a thing is moved to another place under this section, the executing
police officer must, if practicable—
(a) tell the occupier of the address of the place, and when, the
examination or processing will be carried out; and
(b) allow the occupier or the occupier’s representative to be present
during the examination or processing.
(6) The provisions of this part relating to the issue of search warrants
apply, with any necessary changes, to the giving of an extension