Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or a person assisting the inspector must:
(a) announce that entry to the place is authorised by the warrant; and
(b) give any person at the place an opportunity to allow that entry.
(2) The announcement is not required if the inspector or person assisting the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place is needed to:
(a) ensure the safety of any person; or
(b) avoid frustration of the warrant.