[28PA Power to seize and dispose of ships etc]
Immigration Act 1971 (1971 c 77) | Legislation

[28PA  Power to seize and dispose of ships etc]

[(1)     This section applies if—

(a)     an immigration officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a ship has been used in the commission of a relevant offence, and

(b)     the ship is in United Kingdom waters or otherwise in the United Kingdom.

(2)     Subject to subsection (3), the immigration officer may seize the ship and any property relating to the operation or use of the ship.

(3)     The authority of the Secretary of State is required before an immigration officer may seize anything under this section.

(4)     If an immigration officer seizes a foreign ship

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