Section 83H

This section does not apply to a specially authorised customs officer.

If an arresting officer has reason to believe that a person to be arrested under section 83E is inside any building or place and demands entry to that building or place, any person who resides in or is in charge of the building or place must allow the arresting officer free entry and provide all reasonable facilities for a search in it.

If entry to that building or place cannot be gained under subsection (2), it is lawful for the arresting officer to enter and search the building or place.

After stating his or her authority and purpose and demanding entry to a building or place, the arresting officer who is unable to obtain entry may, for the purposes of subsection (3), break open any outer or inner door or window or use any other reasonable means to gain such entry.