Boxer Scott Dixon acquitted of cocaine possession

Scottish boxer Scott Dixon was acquitted of simple possession of cocaine, after the white dust found was certified to be paracetamol.

The 38-year-old boxer was charged by inspector Pierre Grech after a search by police officers found a sachet of white powder on Dixon, in 2011 in St Julian's.

However court expert Godwin Scerri told the court the powder was nothing but paracetamol - a drug which can be purchased over the counter.

Magistrate Edwina Grima said the prosecution failed to prove that the accused had in his possession any illegal substance, an acquitted him of all charges.

Back in 2009, the Scottish boxer and others were charged with conspiring to traffic half a ton of cannabis.

Lawyer Lucio Sciriha appeared for Dixon.