Powers - extent of searches

Extent of searches
Power	Object of search	Extent of search	Where exercisable
Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984 S1	Stolen goods;articles made, adapted or intended for use in the course of or in connection with, certain offences under the Theft Act 1968, Fraud Act and Criminal Damage Act 1971; Offensive weapons, bladed or sharply-pointed articles (except folding pocket knives with a blade, cutting edge not exceeding 3 inches; Fireworks: Category 4 (display grade) fireworks if possible prohibited, adult fireworks in possession of a person under 18 in a public place.	Persons and vehicles	Where there is public access
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 S23	Controlled drugs	Persons and vehicles	Anywhere
Section 60 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1984	Offensive weapons or dangerous instruments to prevent incidents of serious violence or to deal with the carrying of such items which have been used in incidents of serious violence	Persons and vehicles	Anywhere within a locality authorised under subsection (1)

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