Section 89: Powers of entry, search and detention
consolidated text (as at 2011). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
89. Powers of entry, search and detention
A police officer, not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent, or any
police officer acting under the written authority of the Commissioner of
Police may—
(a) without warrant enter and search any premises reasonably suspected of being used in contravention of section 88;
(b) seize any money reasonably suspected of being derived from, or
any slide, video tape or other article reasonably suspected of
having been used in connection with, the commission of an offence under section 88; and
(c) arrest and detain any person reasonably suspected of committing an offence under section 88.
[S. 89 amended by Act 10 of 1985.]
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Questions this section answers
- Can police search premises without a warrant if they suspect illegal public video or slide showings?