Seizure powerU.K.
61.—(1) This regulation applies if a maritime enforcement officer is lawfully on a relevant ship (whether in exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 60 (power to stop, board, search etc.) or otherwise).
(2) The officer may seize any of the following which are found on the ship, in any thing found on the ship, or on any person found on the ship—
(a)goods which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect are prohibited goods or relevant goods, or
(b)things within regulation 60(3)(a)(ii).
(3) The officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this regulation.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 61 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)
I2Reg. 61 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 20(2)