(1) This section applies if a police officer—
(a) secures electronic equipment under section 465AAAAC; and
(b) believes on reasonable grounds that an expert—
(i) will not arrive within 24 hours of the equipment being secured; or
(ii) will not finish operating the equipment within 24 hours after arriving.
(2) A police officer may apply to the Magistrates' Court for an extension of the period for which the electronic equipment may be secured under section 465AAAAC by not more than 7 days.
(3) The occupier of the warrant premises is entitled to be heard in relation to an application made under subsection (2).
(4) The police officer must notify the occupier of the warrant premises—
(a) that the police officer intends to apply for an extension of the period for which the electronic equipment is secured; and
(b) that the occupier is entitled to be heard in relation to the application.
S. 465AAAAE inserted by No. 44/2022 s. 74.