87Search warrants—announcement before entry

87 Search warrants—announcement before entry (1) An authorised officer must, before anyone enters premises under a search warrant— (a) announce that the authorised officer is authorised to enter the premises; and (b) give anyone at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises; and (c) if the occupier of the premises, or someone else who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises—identify himself or herself to the person. Search warrants Division 10.3 (2) The authorised officer is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the authorised officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure— (a) the safety of anyone (including the authorised officer or any person assisting); or (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.