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Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006
83Power to enter and search premises under special
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83 Power to enter and search premises under special powers (1) A police officer may enter and search premises in a target area. (2) A police officer may enter and search any premises for a target person or target vehicle if the officer suspects, on reasonable grounds, that the person or vehicle is at, on or in the premises. (3) A police officer may detain a person who is at, on or in premises entered under this section for as long as is reasonably necessary to conduct a search of the premises.