Conrad Smith found not guilty of police corruption
Conrad Smith, 57, and from north Powys, was expected to stand an eight-day trial at Birmingham Crown Court earlier this month.
West Mercia Police previously confirmed that Smith, who was based in north Shropshire, had been charged with corrupt or improper exercise of police powers and privileges by a constable.
However, the HM Courts & Tribunals Service has confirmed this week that Smith was found not guilty on Monday, August 4, under Section 17 of the Criminal Justice Act (1967) "as the prosecution offered no evidence".
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