Singapore legislation

Clause 34

of Economic Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) Bill

Clause 34

Powers of search, seizure and arrest by officers of customs

Notwithstanding any written law to the contrary, if there is reasonable cause to believe that an offence has been or is being committed under section 27 or 33 of this Act or the Registration of Imports and Exports Ordinance (Cap. 261), or the Control of Imports and Exports Ordinance (Cap. 214), or any regulations made thereunder in relation to any export product or export produce, sections 79 and 80 and Part XII (relating to search, seizure and arrest) of the Customs Ordinance, 1960, shall apply, insofar as they are applicable, as if such export product or export produce are goods that are dutiable and uncustomed goods or goods liable to forfeiture under the Customs Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. 44 of 1960), and as if such offence has been or is being committed under that Ordinance.