Cannabis plantation accused bail collapses

Iuze Mukube

An appeal against the refusal of bail by Armand Carel Schultz has been denied in the Windhoek High Court.

Schultz is accused of allegedly possessing or dealing with illicit drugs in connection with the massive cannabis plantation discovered at a commercial farm in the Hochfeld area last year.

Schultz is one of three accused who were arrested on 29 May 2025 after the police discovered a cannabis plantation, valued at more than N$52 million.

He faces charges of possession or dealing in dependence-producing drugs and a count of money laundering.

The appeal stems from being denied bail in the Okahandja Magistrate Court on 27 March 2026.