An off-duty flight attendant who attempted to board a plane at San Diego International Airport with more than three pounds of fentanyl taped to her abdomen pleaded guilty this week to a federal drug possession charge.
Prosecutors said White tried to use the Known Crew Member queue, which has less-rigid security protocols, to board, but was selected for the regular passenger screening process instead.
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White's plea agreement includes an admission that she tried to use her status as a flight attendant to commit the offense.
She pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and is slated for sentencing in March. »