Also means
raid
Usage Note
Durchsuchung requires a judicial warrant (Durchsuchungsbeschluss) in Germany; Hausdurchsuchung specifically refers to a search of premises and is a common investigative measure ordered by the Ermittlungsrichter.
Examples
"Bei der Durchsuchung des Büros fanden die Beamten belastendes Material."
Natural Translation
During the search of the office, officers found incriminating material.
Literal Translation
During the search of the office found the officers incriminating material.
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