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Customs Act — Article 296 (Warrant for Search and Seizure)

관세법 제296조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2023-06-05. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

(1) A warrant shall be obtained from a judge of the competent local court to conduct a search or seizure under this Act: Provided, That in cases of urgency, an ex post facto warrant shall be issued.

(2) Any goods voluntarily provided or abandoned by the owner, occupant or custodian thereof may be seized without a warrant.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 30, 2010]

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