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NBC News reports:
Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with alleged planned attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, including Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts.
One of the men arrested by Austrian federal and state police was a 19-year-old who allegedly pledged his allegiance to ISIS, Vienna State Police Director Franz Ruf and Police Chief Gerhard Purstl said at a news conference on Wednesday.
Officials said both men had become radicalized through the internet, and allegedly had specific and detailed plans on how to carry out an attack.
ABC News reports:
Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna this week have been canceled after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, authorities said.
“We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” a message from Barracuda Music said. “All tickets will be automatically refunded.”
The shows were expected to draw 65,000 concertgoers per day, with an additional 10,000 to 15,000 fans outside of the area, police said.
Swift hasn’t yet reacted on her Instagram page, which has 238 million followers.
UPDATE: Three Taylor Swift shows have been canceled in Vienna after two men were arrested in an ISIS-connected terrorist plot against her upcoming concerts. https://t.co/wgNGgLUMsj
— Variety (@Variety) August 7, 2024