diff --git a/test/smart_ptr_test.cpp b/test/smart_ptr_test.cpp
index f4ad973..ca055dc 100644
--- a/test/smart_ptr_test.cpp
+++ b/test/smart_ptr_test.cpp
@@ -296,8 +296,6 @@ void test()
     BOOST_TEST( sup2.use_count() == 2 );
 
     std::cout << "OK\n";
-
-    new char[12345]; // deliberate memory leak to verify leaks detected
 }
 
 int main()