Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot in Austria Foiled, 2 Men Arrested, Shows Cancelled
JUST IN: Security measures have been increased for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, Austria, this week after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, authorities said.https://t.co/y2UHoMvnoW
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Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with alleged planned attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, including Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts.
A 19-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested Wednesday morning and a second suspect was arrested in the afternoon, according to Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior.
The suspects allegedly radicalized themselves online, Ruf said at a press conference. The 19-year-old suspect allegedly pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State in the beginning of July, Ruf said.
Swift is scheduled to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the international leg of The Eras Tour.
A police official said there are no plans to cancel the concerts and told reporters that "the concrete danger has been minimized."
Taylor Swift’s upcoming shows in Vienna have been cancelled due to threat posed by suspected ISIS-connected plot to attack the stadium. pic.twitter.com/K8PVdGIiST
- Pop Base (@PopBase) August 7, 2024
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