Section 11Part 2 — THE DIRECTOR, CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS
Law enforcement
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In relation to customs and border control matters, Customs and Border Control shall employ officers in the Islands for the maintenance and enforcement of law and order, the preservation of the peace, the protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime, and the apprehension of offenders.
Customs and Border Control shall also perform the functions referred to in subsection (1) where it assists another law enforcement agency in performing that agency's duties.
Subject to subsection (4), an officer performing duties directly relating to customs and border control has, when on duty, the same powers and privileges as are conferred on a constable by the Police Act (2021 Revision) but shall not carry a firearm.
An officer, with the authority of the Director given in accordance with the general or special directions of the Cabinet, is entitled in the performance of the officer's duties to carry arms.
For the purposes of subsection (4), the authority of the Director and the Commissioner of Police shall be given under and in accordance with the general or special directions of the Cabinet.
Cross References
- Section of Police Act
Police Act (2021 Revision)