The Police in St James have issued a reminder to performers and patrons attending the Reggae Sumfest festival this weekend to obey the rules of the land.

The festival continues with Dancehall Night tonight, followed by International Nights One and Two on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The St James police are cautioning the artistes about their language and behaviour onstage.

Commanding officer for the St James Division,Superintendent Merrick Brown, says the police will be enforcing the no profanity rule strictly.

"Sometimes when we have these events the artistes tend to go onstage and use profanity. We want to communicate it to them, it's in their contract not to do it, but we want to let them know if they do so, then police officers are going to take action," he cautioned.

"We're not backing down where that is concerned. It's zero tolerance where the use of profanity is concerned at this event."

The show's production team says it acknowledges the artistic creativity that comes with being onstage, but urges some sensitivity towards the use of profanity.

Executive producer of Reggae Sumfest Johnny Gourzong also noted that there is a contractual obligation for them to avoid the use of profanity and to refrain from singling out certain groups in their lyrics.

"In the contracts we have already set out what they should not be doing, and in addition, we sent them a letter which reinforced it, providing information about the show, length of performance, and other requirements" he explained.

"We just urge them to understand these conditions and focus on putting out good quality music," Gourzong continued.

Brown extended the caution towards patrons attending the event as well.

Firearms will not be allowed in the venue unless carried by the police or by private security personnel.

"We asking those persons who have licensed firearms to leave the firearms at home, but if they come to the venue with it, it will be taken and stored until after the event," he explained.

He added that the police will be out in large numbers to tackle any breaches of the law from the sale of drugs, to traffic infringements in and around the venue.

"The police will be out there in numbers, so we are just sending out the warning from now," he stated.

In its near 20 year history, Reggae Sumfest has boasted a superb entertainment package, loaded with the best performances, food, music, and culture.

Tickets for tonight's Dancehall Night cost $2800 presold and $3000 at the gate, and for International Night One and Two (Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24) cost $4700 presold and $5000 each at the gate.