60 Continued retention or return of seized substances
Serious Crime Act 2015 (2015 c 9) | Legislation

60  Continued retention or return of seized substances

(1)     On an application made by a police or customs officer, a magistrates' court or a justice of the peace may make an order extending the period for which a substance may be retained under section 59 if satisfied that—

(a)     the condition in subsection (2) is met, or

(b)     the condition in subsection (4) is met.

(2)     The condition in this subsection is that the continued retention of the substance is justified—

(a)     while its intended use is further investigated, or

(b)     while consideration is given to bringing (in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) proceedings against any person for an offence with which the substance is connected.

(3)     If the condition in subsection (2) is met, an order

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