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Seems strange they just walked in and searched. Did they tell you under what "authoritah!" they were doing it? The landlord's say-so doesn't really do it.
You're clearly a jailbird.
Context for those that might need it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO8EpfyCG2Y
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I missed this, sorry, @cake was there for the search, I wasn't. It's my understanding it was all very amicable, but the whole thing does seem odd. A member of the public basically gave them an unsubstantiated tip off, and they responded by popping round for a quick look round.
I'd wager that if the landlord had been a bit more clued up, then they could have asked, "where's your warrant?", but then you're down a difficult path.
"what have you got to hide?" etc etc
NurseHolliday
They first phoned the landlord to tell them they'd be coming round for a visit, who then told us.
We didn't have any guns and from what @cake says, they didn't really look like they were looking for guns when they did a very basic search of the house.
CSB I know, I'm just a little bit proud (probably shouldn't be) of the fact I have actually had my place turned over by the police, rather than just worrying about "what if??".
I think for the majority, you're right to question why would they ever be concerned about having their place searched.
For me, not only due to that event, but also because I have an extensive history of being stop and searched on foot and in my car under Section 44, I do worry about what I'm carrying on my person.