Section 27. Any Excise-officer may stop and detain any person carrying any spirit, fermented liquor, or intoxicating drug liable to confiscation under this Act;

27. Any Excise-officer may stop and detain any person carrying any spirit, fermented liquor, or intoxicating drug liable to confiscation under this Act; Collectors may appoint Excise-officers. Recovery of arrears of fees. Power of Excise-officers to inspect shops. To arrest persons carrying spirit, &c., liable to confiscation. 380 Excise. [ACT XXII and may seize such spirit, liquor or drug, together with any vessels, packages or coverings in which it is contained, and any animals and conveyances used in carrying it; and may also arrest the person in whose possession such spirit, liquor or drug is found. To arrest persons in possession of article liable to confiscation, and to seize article.