Crimes Ordinance Part XII 12-70 Section 153A Cap. 200 vice establishment, he may seize and detain anything found in such premises, vessel or place, or on any person found in such premises, vessel or place, which appears to him to have been used in or for or in connexion with the commission of an offence under section 139. (2) If, in any proceedings for an offence under section 139, 143 or 144 or otherwise on application by or on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, a court or magistrate is satisfied that anything in the possession of the court or magistrate or the police, not being immovable property, has been used in or for or in connexion with the commission of an offence under section 139, the court or magistrate may order that it be forfeited to the Government, whether or not any person has been convicted of an offence under section 139. (Amended 13 of 1999 s. 3) (Added 1 of 1978 s. 6) Closure of premises and forfeiture of vessel in respect of which certain offences committed 153A. Closure of premises in respect of which certain offences committed (1) Where— (a) a person is convicted by a court or magistrate of an offence under section 139, 143, 144 or 145 of this Ordinance, in relation to any premises or place other than a vessel; and (b) the court or magistrate is satisfied— (i) that the offence was committed within a period beginning 4 months after and ending 16 months after a conviction of that or any other person for an offence under any of the provisions referred to Verified Copy Last updated date 5.12.2014