27Search and seizure etc. of other evidence

27 Search and seizure etc. of other evidence

If, in the course of searching under this Act, an authorised officer finds things (other than things specified in a warrant under this Act) that the authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds: (a) would constitute evidence of an offence; and (b) would be concealed, lost or destroyed, or used in committing an offence, if the officer did not seize them; the authorised officer may: (c) seize the things; or (d) do whatever is necessary to preserve the evidence, including placing a seal, lock or guard.