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C1SCHEDULE 5Investigatory powers etc.

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PART 4Further powers exercisable by domestic enforcers and EU enforcers

Power to break open container etc

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1

The officer may, for the purpose of exercising any of the powers in paragraphs 28 to 30, require a person with authority to do so to—

a

break open any container,

b

open any vending machine, or

c

access any electronic device in which information may be stored or from which it may be accessed.

2

Where a requirement under sub-paragraph (1) has not been complied with, the officer may, for the purpose of exercising any of the powers in paragraphs 28 to 30—

a

break open the container,

b

open the vending machine, or

c

access the electronic device.

3

Sub-paragraph (1) or (2) applies if and to the extent that the exercise of the power in that sub-paragraph is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which that power may be exercised.

4

In this paragraph “container” means anything in which goods may be stored.