Section 13:
Power to arrest without warrant persons committing dangerous offences.
Whoever is
found committing any act for which he is punishable under this Act or the rules under this Act, and
which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any place where an explosive is manufactured or
stored, or any railway or port, or any carriage, 1[aircraft or vessel], may be apprehended without a
warrant by a Police-officer, or by the occupier of, or the agent or servant of, or other person
authorised by the occupier of, that place, or by any agent or servant of, or other person authorised
by, the railway administration or 2[conservator of the port or officer in charge of the air port], and
be removed from the place where he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be
before a Magistrate.
Notes:
1. Subs. by s, 15, ibid., for "ship or boat" (w.e.f. 2-3-1983).
2. Subs. by s. 15, ibid., for "conservator of the port" (w.e.f. 2-3-1983).