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Section 20P - Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act 2003 - Seizure of items | Zoe

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20P Seizure of items (1) This section applies to a police officer who in the course of a search under Division 3 finds any of the following: (a) a terrorism related item; (b) a serious offence related item. (2) The police officer may seize the item.

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