Section 16
Functions, Duties And Powers Of The Investigation Officer
(1) The functions, powers and duties of the investigation officer, appointed or designated pursuant to Section 15, shall be as follows:-
a) To take necessary action by arresting the offender (suspect) immediately,
b) To conduct search or cause to conduct search operation of any office, residence, building, storage, vehicles or of any place in the course of
investigation and inquiry,
c) To exercise other powers vested to the Department.
(2) The investigation officer, while proceeding pursuant to Sub-Section (1), may keep the offender (suspect) on date, release him/her by obtaining bail or
guarantee or keep under custody with the permission of the court if he/she fails to provide bail or guarantee.
a) To take necessary action by arresting the offender (suspect) immediately,
b) To conduct search or cause to conduct search operation of any office, residence, building, storage, vehicles or of any place in the course of
investigation and inquiry,
c) To exercise other powers vested to the Department.
(2) The investigation officer, while proceeding pursuant to Sub-Section (1), may keep the offender (suspect) on date, release him/her by obtaining bail or
guarantee or keep under custody with the permission of the court if he/she fails to provide bail or guarantee.