Part 1The National Crime Agency

Other functions etc.

I110Operational powers of other NCA officers

1

The Director General may designate any other NCA officer as a person having one or more of the following—

a

the powers and privileges of a constable;

b

the powers of an officer of Revenue and Customs;

F1ba

the powers of a general customs official;

c

the powers of an immigration officer.

2

The Director General may not designate an NCA officer under this section as having particular operational powers unless the Director General is satisfied that the officer—

a

is capable of effectively exercising those powers;

b

has received adequate training in respect of the exercise of those powers; and

c

is otherwise a suitable person to exercise those powers.

3

The Director General may modify or withdraw a designation of an NCA officer by giving notice of the modification or withdrawal to the officer.

4

For further provision about designations under this section, see Schedule 5.