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Misuse of Drugs Act 2001
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### 33 Power when executing search warrant
> A police officer executing a search warrant in relation to any place may –
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> > > (a) arrest without warrant any person found at the place who the police officer reasonably believes has committed an offence under this Act; and
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> > > (b) search any person found at the place and detain any such person for that purpose.