The police ordinarily require a search warrant to enter and search private premises unless:-nn(a) you consent to the search;nn(b) the police have reasonable grounds for suspecting that a serious offence is or has been committed and entry is necessary to make an arrest;nn(c) the police have reasonable grounds for believing that illegal drugs are located on the premises;nn(d) the police have a warrant for the arrest of a person located on the premises;nn(e) there has been a breach of an intervention order.nnIf the police attend at your premises requesting entry and you are unsure of your rights, you should immediately seek legal advice.nnA search warrant does not require you to assist the police in locating items.nnYou should read the warrant carefully and ensure that you understand what the police are seeking.nnIf the warrant states that the police are authorised to search for particular things, this does not entitle them to seize other items not specified in the warrant. If you are in any doubt as to the scope of the warrant, you should immediately seek legal advice.nnYou should remain present during the search to ensure that you see what is identified and taken away by the police. You should retain a copy of a list of items seized by the police. If you are not given a list, ask for one.nnYou will normally be cautioned prior to the commencement of a search. Anything that you say or do may be used in evidence against younnDO NOT make any statements or speak to the police during the search in relation to what it is that you are alleged to have done. There is no such thing as an “off the record” conversation. You should operation on the assumption that the police are recording everything you say.nnThis information is intended to provide a basic summary of your rights and obligations when involved in a criminal investigation. This information is not intended to be a substitute for receiving comprehensive legal advice from a lawyer, nor does it cover every possible situation. You should always exercise your right to contact a lawyer and obtain advice.