The 48-hour curfew imposed on the communities of Park and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road in St Andrew has been extended by the St Andrew North police.

The extension takes effect from 6 pm today to 6 pm on Wednesday. 

Police say the security measure forms part of ongoing law enforcement operations aimed at maintaining public order and reducing criminal activity in the affected areas.

The most recent flare-up in violence occurred on November 30, following the murder of 50-year-old Park Lane resident Janet Baker.

Baker was shot and killed in a drive-by attack in the community long scarred by gang conflict and recurring violence.

Persons within the boundaries are required to remain indoors unless otherwise authorised by the ground commander.