In a solemn ceremony at the headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a prestigious award was presented to a foreign diplomatic officer who played a key role in strengthening international police cooperation.
Davin Lee, holding the position of Assistant Regional Security Officer at the diplomatic representation of the United States in Sofia, received the departmental badge "For Valor and Merit" from the hands of Chief Commissioner Miroslav Rashkov.
The ceremony was organized on the occasion of the completion of the American expert's service mandate in Bulgaria. The official recognition emphasizes his significant contribution to the joint actions of Bulgarian and American law enforcement institutions.
During the event, high-ranking representatives of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) were present, who shared their high assessment of Davin Lee's professionalism.
The Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Sofia, Martin McDowell, was also among the official guests, which further emphasized the diplomatic significance of the moment.
The award is recognition of the American officer's active role in prevention and counteraction of cross-border crime, as well as in strengthening bilateral relations between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
The ceremony reinforced the reputation of effective international police partnership and demonstrated the importance of shared efforts in combating organized crime and human trafficking.