A performance by dancehall duo RDX at Island Rave in San Fernando, Trinidad, last Saturday was marred by an unpleasant encounter with the Trinidadian authorities.

Travelling with road manager Kirk Wright, ZJ Dymond and video directors Xtreme Arts, the duo arrived at the venue and was searched by security at the entrance. The security personnel, however, alerted the police to what they claimed to be a firearm in RDX's road manager's bag.

"They surrounded our vehicle with guns out. We were told that we had to exit our vehicle for them to search for the firearm inside and proceeded to conduct a thorough search of everyone as well," Renegade explained.

No apology

The suspected firearm, however, turned out to be a stack of promotional CDs. The duo received no apology from the police or security personal for this obvious violation.

"Our road manager only had promo CDs in his bag. I don't know how someone could mistake CDs for a firearm. Guess it was a new gun only they know exist," Renegade added.

This is the first time the duo has faced this kind of negative attention in the twin-island republic, which they visit at least twice a year.

"Everyone knows RDX a di girl dem artiste. Betta dem did sey they feel a girl hidden in we road manager bag, that would have made more sense," Delomar, one half of the duo, said.

However, RDX didn't let this incident affect their performance, as they still managed to deliver a high-energy set to close the show.