December 10th reggae singer Mark Anthony Myrie aka Buju Banton was arrested on federal conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute drug charges after a surveillance camera caught him and another man in the process of a drug transaction. Buju is currently being detained in a federal holding facility located in Miami.

Authorities claim to have found the singer with 5 kilos of cocaine. If convicted of the pending drug charges, Buju Banton faces up to 20 years in prison.  Authorities are expected to release further case details today, Monday December 14. Myrie's defense attorney has not yet released any statements.