Tobacco Duty (Town of Bombay) Act, 1857
Section 17. Power to arrest and detain. To search vehicles, &c.,
The Commissioner of Customs, Salt, and Opium, or other Officer as aforesaid, or any public Officer authorized by the Commissioner or such Officer, may arrest and detain any person carrying or having charge of any Tobacco liable to confiscation under this Act, and may detain and search any vessel or package, and any boat or vehicle, containing or conveying, or supposed to contain or convey, any such Tobacco.
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