Miner gets two years jail over illegal gun, ammo

Godfrey Williams

Miner Godfrey Williams will be spending the next two years in jail after he was found guilty of unlawful firearm and ammunition possession.

Williams, 43, of Diamond Housing Scheme, was sentenced to two years in jail and fined $50,000 on each charge but the sentences are to be served concurrently. The decision came approximately five weeks after city magistrate Annette Singh found that a prima facie case had been made out against him.

When Williams was given the chance to lead his defence at his last court appearance on December 9, he was advised by his attorney,