Section 23: Arrest without warrant

23. Arrest without warrant.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), any person who contravenes any provisions of this Act may be arrested without warrant by the commanding officer of a ship, vessel or boat of the Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritinie Security Agency, not below the rank of lieutenant. The arresting officer may also take into custody any ship, vessel, boat, equipment and gear used and any artificial island, off-shore terminal, installation, structure and device constructed, maintained and operated and any property acquired, possessed or disposed of in contravention of any provision of this Act.

Effective date: 2023-04-26

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