49 Police powers in relation to arms traffic.E+W+S
(1)[F1A constable] may search for and seize any firearms or ammunition which he has reason to believe are being removed, or to have been removed, in contravention of an order made under section 6 of this Act or of a corresponding Northern Irish order within the meaning of subsection (3)(c) of that section.
(2)A person having the control or custody of any firearms or ammunition in course of transit shall, on demand by a constable, allow him all reasonable facilities for the examination and inspection thereof and shall produce any documents in his possession relating thereto.
(3)It is an offence for a person to fail to comply with subsection (2) of this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(3)