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Where local workers are detained (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

behind bars

This clue is a double definition.

'where local workers are' is the first definition.
(staff in a pub or 'local' work behind the bar)

'detained' is the second definition.
(behind bars means imprisoned)

(Other definitions for behind bars that I've seen before include "Doing porridge" , "Where alcohol is kept" , "inside" , "Responsible for some music" , "In prison" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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