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In forceAmended1988 Revised Edition

62. Powers of arrest

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Last amended by an amending law of 1987.

(1)

A police officer, or any employee of the Corporation generally or specially authorised in writing by the chief executive officer appointed under section 12, may arrest without warrant any person found committing or whom he has reason to believe has committed an offence punishable under this Act or any regulations made thereunder.

(2)

No person arrested under subsection (1) shall be detained longer than is necessary for bringing him before a court unless the order of court for his continued detention is obtained.[48B

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