THE St Andrew North Police this morning detained more than 60 persons during an operation in the troubled community of 'Big Yard' which runs off Mannings Hill Road.

According to head of crime for the division Deputy Superintendent Altermoth 'Parra' Campbell one of the persons detained is wanted in connection with several crimes committed in the Kingston West Police Division.

"I am not sure if he has been listed as a person of interest but he is a major player in crimes committed in that division according to our intelligence," Campbell told the Observer.

The Jamaica Public Service Company also sent contractors on the operation and disconnected a number of illegal electricity connections in the community which is situated at 59 Mannings Hill Road.

"A number of persons will be charged for trespassing on the works of the JPS," Campbell said.

The cops also seized several rounds of ammunition, knives and other offensive weapons.

Last week two men were shot dead at the entrance of the community in what police suspect is an internal war in Big Yard. The dead men, 26-year-old Randal White also called 'Troy' and Kevon Brown, 23, were being sought by the police for several shootings and other serious crimes in the community.