PER CURIAM.
Defendant was convicted and sentenced for trafficking in cannabis. On appeal he contends that he was entitled to be discharged for violation of his right to speedy trial under Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.191. Ten days prior to the expiration of the 180-day period after defendant's arrest, the trial judge, on his own motion and without a hearing, had extended the speedy trial time by five weeks.
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