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Custom officer’s drug trial delayed

The trial of a Customs officer accused of conspiring to import drugs was yesterday adjourned until next month.Bromwin Thompson, 41, is charged with using his employment in public service to corruptly obtain or receive money. He is also accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply on May 20, 2009.Mr Thompson faces a third charge with Shannon Berkeley, 36. The pair are accused of conspiring together to import cannabis and cannabis resin.Both defendants have denied all charges.Their trial was scheduled to begin in Supreme Court yesterday but the court was told Mr Berkeley was in the process of getting a lawyer.Crown counsel Nicole Smith, and Mr Thompson’s lawyer Charles Richardson, said not all of the documents have been disclosed to the defence.Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves agreed to adjourn the trial, but warned Mr Berkeley it would begin on March 28 whether or not he had legal representation.He also told the Crown to make sure proper disclosure is made to give the defence adequate time to prepare.