85Detention of things at place of seizure

85 Detention of things at place of seizure (1) Anything seized by an authorised officer under this part may, at the option of the officer, be detained at the place where it was found and for that purpose it may— (a) be placed in a room, compartment, cabinet or an enclosed area; and (b) be secured against interference; and (c) be identified in a manner that makes it clear that the thing has been seized for the purposes of this Act. (2) Where, in accordance with subsection (1), a thing has been detained at a place, the authorised officer responsible must, as soon as practicable, give the occupier of the place a notice in writing specifying— (a) the thing detained, including the relevant quantity (if applicable); and (b) the manner and circumstances in which the thing has been detained; and (c) the expected period of such detention; and (d) the liability of the occupier in respect of an offence under section 86 (2); and (e) the name, address and telephone number of an authorised officer who may be contacted in relation to the detention.