Clause 166
Search of persons arrested
of Singapore Armed Forces Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 171 of 203
Clause 166
(1)
A military policeman making an arrest under this Act may search the person arrested and place in safe custody all articles other than necessary wearing apparel found upon him and any such articles which there is reason to believe were the instruments or the fruits of or other evidence of the crime may be detained until his discharge or acquittal.
(2)
Any person other than a military policeman making an arrest under this Act may search the person arrested for any offensive weapons and may seize any such weapons.