Daniel D. Roberts, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, advises the FBI, in conjunction with Chief Donald E. Zimmerman, Bloomfield Township Police Department, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, will conduct a press briefing this afternoon, Thursday, May 18, 2006, at 3:00 p.m., regarding the execution of a Federal search warrant in connection with the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of James Riddle Hoffa. This search warrant commenced Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

This press briefing will take place today at 3:00 p.m., at the security checkpoint near 3198 East Maple Road, Milford Township, Michigan.