180Right of entry to investigate offencesE+W
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(1)A constable may enter and search any premises in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been, is being or is about to be committed.
(2)A constable exercising a power conferred by this section may, if necessary, use reasonable force.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 180 extended (1.1.2006) by 2002 c. 30, Sch. 4 para. 8A (as inserted by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 122, 178, Sch. 8 para. 9); S.I. 2005/3495, art. 2(1) (subject to art. 2(2))