Article 28
1. If the actions referred to in Article 27 (1) are carried out, the following information may, in whole or in part, be collected and transmitted to the CIS partner which suggested the actions: (a) the fact that the commodity, means of transport, business or person reported has been found; (b) the place, time and reason for the check; (c) route and destination of the journey; (d) persons accompanying the person concerned or occupants of the means of transport; (e) means of transport used; (f) objects carried; (g) the circumstances under which the commodity, means of transport, business or person was found. When such information is collected in the course of discreet surveillance, steps must be taken to ensure that the secret nature of the surveillance is not jeopardized. 2. In the context of the specific checks referred to in Article 27 (1), persons, means of transport and objects may be searched to the extent permissible and in accordance with the laws, regulations and procedures of the Member State in which the search takes place. If the specific checks are not permitted by the law of a Member State, they shall automatically be converted by that Member State into sighting and reporting or discreet surveillance.