THE Major Investigation Task Force (MIT) says it is in hot pursuit of more than 100 persons now on its 'most wanted' list, but bemoaned the fact that its efforts to capture these individuals are being hampered because most of the men are known only by their aliases.

The MIT's Sergeant Earl Jones said that cops had launched the manhunt as part of efforts to rid Kingston and St Andrew of crime. Ninety per cent of the men on the list are said to be wanted for murders and serious crimes.

"These men are believed to be part of several criminal gangs and are wanted for questioning in a number of criminal activities across Kingston and St Andrew," said Jones.

The MIT said at the top of their list is a man known as Errol Lee, who is of dark complexion and is 5ft 11 inches tall and frequents downtown Kingston. Lee is wanted for several murders.

Another man, who goes by the name 'Rem Rem', and who is believed to be a member of the Kingston-based Lincoln Avenue gang, is also wanted for murder.