Missouri GOP House candidate accused of trying to plant drugs on opponent

A Missouri GOP House candidate in Joplin faces accusations of attempting to plant drugs on an opponent. According to a seven-page FBI affidavit, the alleged scheme involved the campaign manager sending an anonymous tip to law enforcement claiming the opponent possessed illegal substances. The documents suggest the candidate encouraged the plan, stating, "If you can pull it off. .. pull it off." This plot aimed to discredit the political rival through fabricated evidence and police intervention.