Customs Act 1901

PART XII - OFFICERS  

Division 1 - Powers of officers  

Subdivision E - Provisions applicable both to search and seizure warrants  

SECTION 203J  

203J   AVAILABILITY OF ASSISTANCE AND USE OF FORCE IN EXECUTING A WARRANT  
In executing a search warrant or a seizure warrant:


(a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and


(b) the executing officer, or a person who is an authorised person and who is assisting in executing the warrant, may use such force against persons and things;

as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.




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