19Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant

19 Seizure of things not mentioned in the warrant

A search warrant authorises the transport safety officer executing the warrant, in addition to the seizure of any thing of the kind described in the warrant, to seize any thing which is not of the kind described in the warrant if—

(a) the transport safety officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that the thing—

(i) is of a kind which could have been included in a warrant issued under this Part; or

S. 19(a)(ii) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 33.

(ii) will afford evidence about the commission of an offence against this Act or a transport safety law; and

S. 19(b) amended by No. 41/2019 s. 33.

(b) the transport safety officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize that thing in order to prevent its concealment, loss or destruction or its use in the commission of an offence against this Act or a transport safety law.