(1) Unless the National Redemption Council otherwise directs, there shall be forfeited to the Republic all arms or ammunition (including explosives)-

(a) used in the commission of any criminal offence; or

(b) surrendered under section 4(3); or

(c) seized in accordance with section 8.

(2) Any article forfeited in accordance with this section may be disposed of as the National Redemption Council may direct.