1. tv. to hide incriminating evidence on a person for later discovery and use in prosecution. (see also
flake.)
The cops planted snow on Bart and then arrested him for carrying it. 2. tv. to conceal narcotics or other contraband on an unsuspecting person for the purpose of smuggling. (This person will bear the risk of discovery and arrest.) The crooks planted the stuff on a passenger but couldn’t find him when the plane landed.