Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 No 103
Current version for 20 January 2013 to date (accessed 22 May 2013 at 11:38)

141   Execution of search warrant

(cf Police Powers (Drug Premises) Act 2001, s 6)

For the purposes of executing a search warrant issued under this Division in respect of premises, a police officer may:
(a)  pass through, from, over or along any other land or building for the purpose of entering the premises, and
(b)  break open doors, windows or partitions, and
(c)  do such other acts as may be necessary.
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