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PUBLIC STORES ACT 1875 - SECT 6

Power to stop suspected boats, persons, &c.

6. ... any constable, if deputed by a public department, may, within the
limits for which he is constable, stop, search, and detain any vessel, boat or
vehicle in or on which there is reason to suspect that any of Her Majesty's
stores stolen or unlawfully obtained may be found, or any person reasonably
suspected of having or conveying in any manner any of Her Majesty's stores
stolen or unlawfully obtained.

A constable shall be deemed to be deputed by a public department within the
meaning of this section if he is deputed by any writing signed by the person
who is the head of such department, or who is authorised to sign documents on
behalf of such department.


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