California Police Union Director Charged with Importing and Distributing Fentanyl in the US

From [HERE] Joanne Marian Segovia, 64, the executive director of a police union in California, is facing federal charges after allegedly importing drugs from overseas and distributing them nationwide.

Segovia has been charged with an attempt to unlawfully import valeryl fentanyl, a new synthetic opioid, and faces up to a maximum sentence of 20 years, according to the complaint.

Authorities say the union exec peddled thousands of synthetic opioids, including valeryl fentanyl, that were disguised as chocolates, wedding favors, and makeup. The criminal complaint against Segovia was filed March 27 by the Office of the United States Attorney.

Segovia is the executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association (SJPOA) and authorities alleged she used her personal and office computers to order the opioids and made shipments using the union’s UPS account.

Segovia has been in her position for nearly 20 years, according to CNN affiliate KGO-TV. [MORE]