There is hereby created a special investigation force, annexed to the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico which shall be in charge of all matters connected with the investigation of the violations of §§ 1247—1257 of this title, with powers to enforce search warrants, make arrests, take depositions, seize evidence, and in general, all such other powers as by law appertain to the members of the Police of Puerto Rico, and they shall be responsible for the discharge of their duties only to the Governor of Puerto Rico. The Governor shall have power to prescribe rules for the organization and government of said special investigation force, and he may assign all such other duties and functions, not in conflict with §§ 1247—1257 of this title, as are to be discharged by the said special force. No provision of this section shall be understood in the sense of relieving the members of the Police of Puerto Rico from their duties in the enforcement also of the provisions of §§ 1247—1257 of this title.\nThe special investigation force created by §§ 1247—1257 of this title shall be composed of a director, and of the number of special agents and subordinate personnel that the Governor may deem

title.\nThe special investigation force created by §§ 1247—1257 of this title shall be composed of a director, and of the number of special agents and subordinate personnel that the Governor may deem necessary. The director, as well as the special agents and the subordinate personnel, shall be appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico and shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the latter. The whole personnel composing the said special investigation force shall be included in the exempt service created by Act May 12, 1947, No. 345.\nFor the years following 1948-49, the sums necessary shall be included in the General Budget of Expenses of the Commonwealth Government.\nHistory —May 15, 1948, No. 220, p. 738, § 7.