Clause 32

The Controller, an immigration officer, or a police officer may arrest without warrant any person committing or attempting to commit, or whom he reasonably suspects of being engaged in committing or attempting to commit, any offence under this Act.

Where any person is arrested under subsection (1), the Controller, immigration officer or police officer making the arrest shall comply with sections 35 and 36 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68) as if he were a police officer.

In any case relating to the commission of an offence under this Act, an immigration officer shall have all the powers of a police officer under the Criminal Procedure Code in relation to an investigation into a seizable offence.

The Controller and an immigration officer who is an authorised officer shall have the authority to appear in court and conduct any prosecution in respect of any offence under this Act.