A man accused of importing $302,000 worth of liquid cocaine was cleared of all charges yesterday.

Edward Shawn Dill left the courtroom smiling and relieved after the jury delivered the not guilty verdict on both accounts importation and possession with intent to supply.

The Sunset Lane, Pembroke man denied knowing the drug was stashed in bottles in a bag that he brought in on a flight from New York last August.

It took the jury approximately one hour to deliberate and agree with Mr. Dill that he was in fact innocent. The 40-year-old said: "I feel like I'm on top of the world. I am glad the jury was able to see the truth of the matter and see through the smoke screen of the Police."

Mr. Dill said during the trial that he believed he was victim of a plot, possibly involving a Bermuda-based drug trafficker.

He also believed Police may have been involved in that plot, to which he reiterated this once the trial was over.

"I believe that [the Police's] informants are not only there to make money off of the streets but to give info and set people up," he said. "I'm just glad justice was served."

Defence lawyer, Marc Daniels was also very grateful of the verdict. He was especially excited because this was his first Supreme Court case.

"It hasn't really clicked yet," Mr. Daniels said of his victory. "I am very pleased with the results. The case was judged fairly.

Mr. McColm was a worthy opponent and justice was served. It was a true and accurate verdict and I'm extremely, extremely pleased."