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Laro Tan, the Embassy’s legal attaché, and his colleagues pose with other Cambodia Government officials.
FBI/IRS agents recognized for their service by Deputy Prime Minister Sar Keng
Phnom Penh
December 19, 2008
Laro Tan, the Embassy’s legal attaché, and five of his colleagues from the FBI and the IRS were honored on December 19th at a medal ceremony presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Sar Keng and other Ministry of Interior officials. The group was recognized for their contributions to the arrest of Chhun Yasith, the head of the group known as the Cambodian Freedom Fighters (CFF) which attempted to overthrow the government on December 24th, 2000. They were joined by close to twenty Cambodian officers and civilians who either assisted in the case or were affected by the event. Deputy Chief of Mission Piper Campbell noted in her remarks that the CFF case highlighted what our two countries can achieve when we work together, and she reaffirmed the United State’s commitment to cooperating with Cambodia on law enforcement matters. In his remarks the Deputy Prime Minister echoed Ms. Campbell’s sentiment, stating that such cooperation would lead to the assurance of peace and security in the region.
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