Airport Told to Revoke Worker’s Clearance
From Times Staff Reports
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday ordered Ontario International Airport to revoke the security clearance of a convicted drug dealer working as a baggage handler for Southwest Airlines.
The air carrier said it is drafting a letter to suspend Christopher Cheeks, 40, with pay.
He pleaded guilty April 4 to federal drug charges. He was accused of selling almost 11 pounds of cocaine for $40,000--while off duty--to a courier from Chicago who traveled through the airport.
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