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This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Crimes Act.

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Section 1Short title
Section 2Persons twice convicted of an offence under Penal Code who offend within 7 years of last conviction
Section 3Power of arrest for offences under section 2
Section 4Harbouring reputed thieves or allowing the deposit of stolen goods on certain premises
Section 5Disposal of licences
Section 6Harbouring reputed thieves or allowing the deposit of stolen goods in a brothel
Section 7Restriction on purchases by dealers in old metals