Directorate for Crime Investigation

Police or Directorate for Crime Investigation can board vessels within 12 nautical miles to conduct search and seizure of containers suspected to carry drugs under Section 16.3 of the Police Act.

“If the vessel is within 12 nautical miles, 24 kilometres at sea the police or the Directorate for Crime Investigation may use Section 16.3 of the Police Act to board the vessel and conduct a search and seizure.”