Part 8Enforcement
Chapter 2Common enforcement powers
Entry, search and seizure
254Retention of seized items
(1)
This section applies to any item seized in the exercise of a power conferred by section 252.
(2)
The item may be retained so long as is necessary in all the circumstances and in particular—
(a)
for use as evidence at a trial for a relevant offence, or
(b)
for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with a relevant offence.
(3)
No item may be retained for either of the purposes mentioned in subsection (2) if a photograph or a copy would be sufficient for that purpose.