Section 261BMigration Act 1958 (Cth)

Seizure of things used in certain offences

(1) An authorised officer may seize a thing in Australia, or may order an officer to seize a thing in Australia, if:

(a) the thing is forfeited under section 261A; or

(b) the authorised officer reasonably suspects that the thing is forfeited under section 261A.

(2) If an officer is ordered by an authorised officer to seize a thing under subsection (1), the officer may seize the thing.

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