Joanne Marian Segovia, Executive Director of the San Jose Police Officers Association, has been arrested after it was discovered she allegedly imported and distributed synthetic opioids.
Segovia was charged with “attempt to illegally import a controlled substance in connection with a scheme to bring synthetic opioids into the country and distribute them throughout the United States,” according to the Justice Department.
Between 2015 and 2023, Segovia had 61 shipments mailed to her house from around the world, the packages’ contents labeled as “Wedding Party Favors,” “Chocolate and Sweets,” and others.
Reporting from The Post Millennial:
Authorities began intercepting the packages between July 2019 and January 2023 and discovered the synthetic opioids Tapentadol and Tramadol. Segovia allegedly used her San Jose Police Officers’ Association office to distribute the drugs, which were valued in the thousands of dollars. ... A package containing valeryl fentanyl that originated from China and was addressed to Segovia on March 10, 2023, was intercepted by agents on March 13 in Kentucky.
