[SCHEDULE 4A Powers of Authorised Officers Executing Warrants]

[SCHEDULE 4A Powers of Authorised Officers Executing Warrants]

[Section 125BA]

[Meaning of “authorised officer†etc

1

In this Schedule—

“authorised officerâ€, in relation to a warrant, means a person who is entitled to execute the warrant by virtue of—

(a)     section 125A of this Act (civilian enforcement officers); or

(b)     section 125B of this Act (approved enforcement agencies);

“premises†includes any place and, in particular, includes—

(a)     any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or hovercraft;

(b)     any offshore installation within the meaning of the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971; and

(c)     any tent or movable structure.

Entry to execute warrant of arrest etc

2

(1)     An authorised officer may enter and search any premises for the purpose of executing

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