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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 3G

3G Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
In executing a warrant:
(a)
the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and
(b)
the executing officer, or a person who is a constable and who is assisting in executing the warrant may use such force against persons and things; and
(c)
a person who is not a constable and who has been authorised to assist in executing the warrant may use such force against things;

as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

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