A Customs officer can enter a Customs-controlled area. You might wonder what a Customs-controlled area is, but the law also says they can enter a CASE, which stands for Customs-approved area for storing exports. They can also enter any other place they need to pass through to get to a Customs-controlled area or a CASE.
As a Customs officer, they have the power to enter these areas, which can be found in the Customs and Excise Act 2018, and this power is similar to what was stated in the 1996 legislation. This power is part of their job to enforce the law. You can find more information about the law on the government website.
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221: Detention for public health or law enforcement purposes, or
"Customs officers can stop and hold you for a short time if they think you've broken the law or to keep you safe."
223: Entry to examine goods subject to control of Customs, or
"Customs officers can enter places to check goods, but need permission or a warrant to enter homes or marae."
A Customs officer may enter any of the following:
