If the police hear someone using drugs in another room can they arrest that person at the scene or do they have a specified time to take the person into custody?
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If the police legally (search warrant, hot pursuit, etc.) enter a building or private residence and discover any illegal substances or illegal acts taking place they can immediately arrest those persons involved.

If the search or entrance of the building/residence is questionable the issue of the validity of the arrest and/or confiscation of items is decided by a judge.

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