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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987
38JAvailability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
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#### 38J Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
In executing a search warrant:
(a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and
(b) the executing officer, or a police officer who is assisting in executing the warrant, may use such force against persons and things; and
(c) a person who is not a police officer and who has been authorised to assist in executing the warrant may use such force against things;
as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.