The offspring of the nation's former President Mugabe Sr has appeared in a Harare court facing drug possession.
Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was detained on midweek as he operated a vehicle in the incorrect direction down a one-way street, as per legal filings. Law enforcement searched a dark carry-on he was wearing and allegedly discovered a couple of packets of cannabis.
Following the occurrence, police stated in a release that five individuals in a "syndicate linked to him" were likewise detained.
Mr Mugabe's attorney stated they plan to deny the allegations and disputed the factual claims made by law enforcement.
Ashiel Mugiya asserted the drugs were found from a car that had additional passengers, and that officers had located 0.02g of marijuana—while the official documentation indicates police seized 2g, with a street value of $30 (£22).
The accused had on joggers and a crimson hat while using his mobile as he was led into the judicial building on Thursday. He was accompanied by people and was not handcuffed.
The judiciary detained the defendant in confinement pending a bail ruling on the end of the week.
Concerning the alleged associates they arrested, police stated they found 25 sachets of marijuana and six ecstasy pills.
Authorities said they will proceed with the inquiry.
This is hardly the defendant's initial encounter with the legal system. In 2023, the second child of the ex-leader and his widow Grace was detained over allegations he damaged property and assaulted a police officer at a party in Harare.
He was released after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with the accuser, who was a friend of his.
Former President Mugabe Sr died in recent years at the age of ninety-five, two years after being forced to resign after nearly four decades in charge of the southern African nation.
He led the fight against in the 1970s against the colonial regime of what used to be called Rhodesia—but he was subsequently alleged of using violence to secure victories and destroying Zimbabwe's financial system.
The former president was succeeded by his former right-hand man Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Relations between Mnangagwa and the Mugabe family had been strained after they claimed the sitting leader of deceiving the country's former ruler.
His widow had harbored ambitions of succeeding her spouse but was marginalized by Mnangagwa's supporters.
Nonetheless, Mr Mugabe Jr has subsequently made amends with the president, participating in a rally in recent times where he was openly received into the governing political faction.
