Only for the purposes of verifying the right of movement and residence, the foreign national’s luggage and personal effects may be inspected and searched, under the supervision of the judicial police officer and in the presence of the foreign national, with the latter’s agreement or, failing that, after informing the public prosecutor by any means.
If an offence is discovered, a report shall be drawn up separate from that provided for in the first paragraph of article L. 813-13, which shall mention the place and the dates and times when these operations began and ended, and a copy of which shall be sent without delay to the public prosecutor.