Department of Justice Seal Department of Justice
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005
WWW.USDOJ.GOV
OPA
(202) 514-2008
TDD (202) 514-1888

*******MEDIA ADVISORY*******
FEDERAL, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO HOLD MEDIA AVAILABILITY ON SEARCH AND RENDER-SAFE OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA


WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and state and local law enforcement agencies will hold a media availability to discuss the recent search and render-safe operations in Western North Carolina that led to the discovery and disposal of more than 250 pounds of explosives hidden in that area by Eric Robert Rudolph.

WHO: Representatives of the ATF, FBI and others

WHAT: Media Availability

WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005

2 P.M. EDT

WHERE: National Guard Armory Site; Murphy, North Carolina

(One mile north of Murphy, NC, on Hwy 74N, on the right)

CONTACT: For further information, please contact:

ATF Special Agent Earl Woodham: cell - (704) 591-5005 and (202) 360-2163;

Bill Carter, FBI National Press Office: (202) 324-3691;

Bryan Sierra, DOJ Public Affairs: (202) 514-2007.

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