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(1) The Minister may make an ex-parte application to the Court for a seizure or restraint order where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there is property in premises or in a vessel in respect of which a forfeiture order may be made.

(2) The Justice of the High Court may issue

(a) a warrant authorizing a police officer to search the premises or vessel for the property and seize the property and any other property which the police officer reasonably believes may be forfeited; or

(b) A restraint order prohibiting a person from disposing of or otherwise dealing with an interest in that property other than as may be specified in the order.

(3) The application shall be heard by a Justice of the High Court in chambers.