A Harare provincial magistrate set bail at $300 for Robert Mugabe Jnr after prosecutors acknowledged no substantial grounds existed to detain him. Mugabe faces charges related to illegal possession of controlled substances.
The court mandated weekly Friday police check-ins, and residence at his declared address, and prohibited contact with prosecution witnesses. Defense attorney Ashiel Mugiya contended his client posed no absconding risk, and warranted release pending trial.
Police officers conducting a traffic operation along Second Street Extension stopped Mugabe on Oct. 1, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. after he allegedly violated one-way traffic regulations. Officers discovered two packets of cannabis, rolling papers, and a grinder in his bag after searching the vehicle.
Authorities arrested Mugabe immediately following the discovery. Prosecutors valued the 72 grams of cannabis at $30.
The court mandated weekly Friday police check-ins, and residence at his declared address, and prohibited contact with prosecution witnesses. Defense attorney Ashiel Mugiya contended his client posed no absconding risk, and warranted release pending trial.
Police officers conducting a traffic operation along Second Street Extension stopped Mugabe on Oct. 1, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. after he allegedly violated one-way traffic regulations. Officers discovered two packets of cannabis, rolling papers, and a grinder in his bag after searching the vehicle.
Authorities arrested Mugabe immediately following the discovery. Prosecutors valued the 72 grams of cannabis at $30.
