Part 2Enforcement
8Search and seizure
1
This section applies where a constable reasonably suspects that a person (“the suspect”) is committing or has committed an offence under Part 1 of this Act.
2
If the constable reasonably believes that evidence of the offence is likely to be found on the suspect, the constable may stop the suspect and search him.
3
If the constable reasonably believes that evidence of the offence is likely to be found on or in a vehicle, animal or other thing of which the suspect appears to be in possession or control, the constable may stop and search the vehicle, animal or other thing.
4
A constable may seize and detain a vehicle, animal or other thing if he reasonably believes that—
a
it may be used as evidence in criminal proceedings for an offence under Part 1 of this Act, or
b
it may be made the subject of an order under section 9.
5
For the purposes of exercising a power under this section a constable may enter—
a
land;
b
premises other than a dwelling;
c
a vehicle.
6
The exercise of a power under this section does not require a warrant.