Section 49: Police powers in relation to arms traffic.

Firearms Act 1968 · 1968 c.27

Part III: Law Enforcement and Punishment of Offences

49(1)

A constable may search for and seize any firearms or ammunition which he has reason to believe are being removed, or to have been removed, in contravention of an order made under section 6 of this Act or of a corresponding Northern Irish order within the meaning of subsection (3)(c) of that section.

49(2)

A person having the control or custody of any firearms or ammunition in course of transit shall, on demand by a constable, allow him all reasonable facilities for the examination and inspection thereof and shall produce any documents in his possession relating thereto.

49(3)

It is an offence for a person to fail to comply with subsection (2) of this section.

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