Crimes Ordinance Part IX 9-14 Section 78 Cap. 200 custody or under his control any instrument or thing, a person shall be deemed to have such instrument or thing in his custody or under his control, notwithstanding that it is not in his personal custody or possession, if he knowingly and wilfully has it in the actual custody or possession of some other person, or in any building, lodging, apartment, field or other place, whether open or enclosed, whether occupied by himself or not, and whether the instrument or thing is in such custody, possession or place for the use of such person or for the use or benefit of another person. 78. Powers of search, forfeiture, etc. (1) If it appears to a magistrate, from information given him on oath, that there is reasonable cause to believe that a person has in his custody or under his control— (a) any thing which he or another has used after the commencement of the Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance 1992 (49 of 1992) for the making of any false instrument or copy of a false instrument, in contravention of section 71 or 72; (b) any false instrument or copy of a false instrument which he or another has used after the commencement of the Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance 1992 (49 of 1992) or intends to use, in contravention of section 73 or 74; or (c) any thing which under section 75 or 76 it is an offence for that person to have in his custody or under his control without lawful authority or excuse, the magistrate may issue a warrant authorizing a police officer, customs officer or immigration officer to search for and seize that thing, instrument or copy, and for that purpose to enter any premises specified in the warrant. Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017