Section 12Part 0 —
Justice may issue warrant to search persons
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A Justice, on being satisfied upon information on oath that there is good reason to believe that any instruments or appliances for gaming are likely to be found on any person, may, by warrant, authorise any constable to arrest such person, and to take him forthwith before any Justice, who shall thereupon cause such person to be searched in his presence, and if any such instrument or appliance be found upon his person, he shall be detained in custody until he can be brought, or shall give bail for his appearance before the Grand Court, to be dealt with according to law.