The inspector was questioned about how he came to know key witness Tafari Clarke, and the matter of Clarke's application to seek asylum in the United Kingdom.

Under further cross-examination, the detective told the court that he was the officer who had investigated Clarke's case when he made the asylum application in the UK on the grounds that he would be killed if he stayed in Jamaica. The lawman said that Clarke's claim was unfounded as his life would not be threatened if he returned to Jamaica. Clarke's application was ultimately turned down.

During Tuesday's sitting of the trial, defence lawyers presented the argument that witnesses Tafari Clarke and his father Linton Clarke were rewarded by the police for the roles played in implicating Daley, a senior member of the police force.

Head of the Anti-Corruption Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Justin Felice, however denied the suggestions on the witness stand.

It is alleged that Daley was held by the police in July last year, during a sting operation, shortly after he allegedly collected $15,000 from Tafari Clarke.

The money was allegedly collected as protection money for a plaza in Ewarton, St Catherine. The Crown is alleging that Daley collected a total of $65,000 from Clarke between May 2007 and July 2008. The trial continues today.