Section 277: Possession of arms by members of the Service

1 Notwithstanding anything in any other enactments, it shall be lawful for officers of the Service, to carry firearms and ammunition on their persons or under their control on such occasions as may be specified by regulations.

2 Provision shall be made by regulations for the safe custody of firearms and ammunition provided under the provision of subsection (1).

3 The authorisation to possess and control arms and ammunition conferred under the provision of subsection (1) to officers of the Service not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent, shall extend to officers of the Service not below the rank of Inspector of Customs and to officers of the Service below that rank when acting under the personal supervision of such an officer.