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Crimes Act 1900
257Offence of hindering execution of search warrant
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257 Offence of hindering execution of search warrant A person who, without lawful excuse, hinders a police officer, or a person assisting him or her, in the execution of a search warrant shall be guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months, a fine not exceeding $2 000 or