A Southampton man accused of drug smuggling was released on bail this afternoon after his Supreme Court trial ended with a hung jury.

Edward Jaloni Albouy, 25, had denied charges of smuggling MDMA — also known as ecstasy — cannabis and cannabis resin into Bermuda on September 3, 2017.

He was also accused of possessing the drugs — said to be worth more than $430,000 — with intent to supply.

But the seven man, five woman jury told acting Puisne Judge Craig Attridge that they could not come to a majority verdict after several hours of deliberation.

Mr Attridge released the Mr Albouy on bail until May 1, when he will appear before the Supreme Court again.

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