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(b) any dwelling comprised in the premises in which the constable has reasonable gro-
unds for believing that the person may be.
162- Entry and search of premises on arrest
(1) This section applies if a person has been arrested under an extradition arrest power at a
place other than a police station.
(2) A constable may enter and search any premises in which the person was at the time of his
arrest or immediately before his arrest if he has reasonable grounds for believing—
(a) if the person has not been convicted of the relevant offence, that there is on the
premises evidence (other than items subject to legal privilege) relating to the relevant offence;
(b) in any case, that there is on the premises evidence (other than items subject to legal
privilege) relating to the identity of the person.
(3) The relevant offence is the offence—
(a) referred to in the Part 1 warrant, if the arrest was under a Part 1 warrant;
(b) in respect of which the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that a Part 1
warrant has been or will be issued, if the arrest was under section 5;
(c) in respect of which extradition is requested, if the arrest was under a warrant issued
under section 71;
(d) of which the person is accused, if the arrest was under a provisional warrant.
(4) The power to search conferred by subsection (2)—
(a) if the person has not been convicted of the relevant offence, is a power to search for
evidence (other than items subject to legal privilege) relating to the relevant offence;
(b) in any case, is a power to search for evidence (other than items subject to legal pri-
vilege) relating to the identity of the person.
(5) The power to search conferred by subsection (2) is exercisable only to the extent that it
is reasonably required for the purpose of discovering evidence in respect of which the power is
available by virtue of subsection (4).
(6) A constable may seize and retain anything for which he may search by virtue of subsecti-
ons (4) and (5).
(7) A constable who has entered premises in exercise of the power conferred by subsection
(2) may seize and retain anything which is on the premises if he has reasonable grounds for beli-
eving—