“intoxicating liquor means alcohol within the meaning of section 5(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012”.

“44A Seizure and forfeiture of burglary instruments

• If a person is found guilty of an offence against section 14, the court—

  • “(a) may order the instrument or instruments concerned to be forfeited to the Crown, or disposed of as the court directs at the expense of the person convicted; and

  • “(b) may also order the person to pay any reasonable costs incurred by the Commissioner of Police in holding the instrument or instruments.

“45 Seizure and forfeiture of alcohol

• “(1) A constable who believes on reasonable grounds that any intoxicating liquor is intended for consumption in contravention of section 38 may seize and remove it and the vessels containing it.

  “(2) On a person's being found guilty of an offence against section 38 in respect of any intoxicating liquor seized, the intoxicating liquor and the vessels containing it are forfeit to the Crown.

  “(3) Intoxicating liquor and the vessels containing it are forfeit to the Crown if—

  • “(a) it is seized by the Police from a person under the age of 18 years who is issued with an infringement notice in respect of an offence against section 38(3) alleged to have been committed by the young person's drinking it, or having it in his or her possession or control, in a public place; and

  • “(b) the infringement fee is later paid.

  “(4) If a person is acquitted of an offence against section 38, intoxicating liquor seized under that section in relation to the offence—

  • “(a) may be collected from the relevant Police station within 28 days of the acquittal by or on behalf of the person or, if the person is under the age of 18 years, by his or her parent or guardian; and

  • “(b) if not collected within that time, may be disposed of in any manner the Commissioner of Police directs.”