Elroy Griffiths otherwise called ‘Greg’ who was listed on the Portland Police Division’s wanted list was captured by a joint police and military team during an operation in Hope Bay, Portland on Tuesday, January 18.

Griffiths was placed as number one on Portland’s Most Wanted List in September 2021 for a murder that was committed on August 20, 2019, in Buff Bay.

Reports are that about 5:00 am, an operation was conducted in the Caenwood community in Hope Bay in search of Griffiths. He was found inside a house along with a woman and were both taken into custody.

Commanding Officer for the Portland Division, Superintendent Kenneth Chin says, “We are warning citizens that harbouring criminals (fugitive) is a serious offence for which they can be charged. We urge the citizens of Portland to continue being vigilant and bring to the attention of the police, wanted, suspicious, and/or strange persons or activities in and around their communities.

“I thank the members of the Portland Police Division for their continued efforts in our Operational Activities which are reaping success. The team that participated in this particular operation must be commended for their commitment in ridding the parish of criminal elements”.

“Please continue to work with us as we make all efforts to make Portland the safest parish in Jamaica”, added SP Chin.