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Rh :(d) search through and move the contents of any bag, container or other receptacle removed in accordance with paragraph (a)(ii).

(4) A police officer may detain a vehicle for so long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes of this section.

(5) A police officer may direct the individual in charge of a vehicle searched under this section to remove the vehicle from, or keep the vehicle in, the target area of the special authorisation.

(6) This section applies despite any licence or permit granted or issued, or any exemption made, under any other written law authorising the possession or use of such dangerous articles or offensive weapons.

(7) This section applies, with the necessary modifications, to any vessel, and any aircraft on the ground, as the section applies to vehicles.

Power to remove vehicles, etc.

24.—(1) A police officer may, pursuant to a special authorisation, move or cause to be moved a vehicle which is parked or left standing in the target area of the special authorisation if, in the opinion of the police officer, the vehicle is—
 * (a) a danger to individuals, property or other vehicles in that target area;
 * (b) causing or likely to cause traffic congestion in that target area; or
 * (c) hindering the exercise of special powers under the special authorisation.

(2) A police officer acting in accordance with this section may—
 * (a) enter a vehicle using, if necessary, reasonable force, for the purpose of conveniently or expeditiously moving it; and
 * (b) move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to the nearest convenient place.