A flight attendant from Dallas, Texas, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after she was caught smuggling fentanyl attached to her abdomen at San Diego International Airport.
Terese L. White, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court and admitted that she used her privileges as a flight attendant to pass the Transportation Security Administration inspection to smuggle fentanyl.
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The Justice Department said White admitted that on Oct. 4, 2022, he was off duty and flew from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
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After arriving, he left the secure area of the airport and when he returned to catch a scheduled flight to Boston, Massachusetts, White attempted to bypass regular TSA screening by using the queue of known crew members.
Despite being in the queue, she was selected for regular screening, which is when TSA officers discovered she had concealed packages taped to her abdomen.
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The packages, the DOJ said, contained more than 3 pounds of fentanyl.
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White is scheduled to be sentenced on March 24, 2023 by US District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo and faces up to 20 years in prison.
“Drug traffickers use the air, land and sea for personal gain, endangering people’s lives,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Shelly Howe. “We will continue the great work with our partners to bring traffickers to justice and keep our community safe.”
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