Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Anniversary of Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland | OPA | Department of Justice Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Search form Search Main menu Search form Search AboutBudget & Performance History Privacy Program Our AgencyThe Attorney General Organizational Chart Alphabetical Listing Our Work NewsVideos Photos Blogs Podcasts ResourcesGuidance Documents Grants Forms Publications Information for Victims in Large Cases Justice Manual CareersLegal Careers Veteran Recruitment Disability Hiring Contact You are hereHome » Office of Public Affairs » News Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Digg Reddit Pinterest Email Justice News Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Anniversary of Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland The Justice Department released the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland: “Thirty-four years ago today, 270 people, including 190 Americans, were killed in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. “Today, the Department of Justice joins families and communities in the United States and around the world in remembering the lives taken in this horrific attack. “For over three decades, the victims’ loved ones have endured enormous grief. During that time, American and Scottish law enforcement have worked tirelessly to identify, find, and bring to justice the perpetrators. “Most recently, as the Department announced on Dec. 12, that work led to the indictment and arrest of a former Libyan intelligence operative for his alleged role in building the bomb used in the attack. He is currently in U.S. custody and facing charges in the United States. “Yesterday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and I had the opportunity to meet with Dorothy Bain, the Lord Advocate of Scotland, and thank her for the partnership of Scottish law enforcement in this important step to ensure accountability. “I am also grateful to the generations of Department professionals who have dedicated themselves to this work. I am particularly grateful to the Deputy Attorney General for her tireless efforts, over many years, to seek justice for the victims and their families and to hold accountable those responsible for this attack. “Today, all of us at the Justice Department reaffirm that no amount of time or distance will stand in the way of our efforts to honor the victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing and to pursue justice on their behalf.” Component(s): Office of the Attorney GeneralPress Release Number: 22-1398 Updated December 21, 2022 Speeches and Press Releases Videos Photos Blogs Podcasts Footer Menu Justice First Columnen ESPAÑOL Contact DOJ Second ColumnArchive Accessibility Information Quality Privacy Policy Legal Policies & Disclaimers Social Media Third ColumnBudget & Performance Office of the Inspector General No FEAR Act For Employees FOIA USA.gov Vote.gov U.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20530-0001 Stay Connected with Justice: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Email Updates