It is reported that popular dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been detained by the police. Kartel, whose real name is Adijah Palmer, was arrested at a studio in Havendale, St. Andrew shortly after 5pm Wednesday.  Another raid was conducted the entertainer's home in the upscale Norbrook community in in St. Andrew.

Ten persons in total were detained following the police operation.

According to RJR News, Vybz Kartel is being questioned in connection with the killing of a Portmore gangster two weeks ago.

It is reported that since the killing, the artiste has been receiving death threats from persons who were associates of the dead man.

A couple weeks ago, Kartel's car was allegedly firebombed but the DJ siad the fire was caused by an electrical problem.