The organizers of three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week have canceled the events after authorities announced the arrest of two suspected extremists (ISIS) who were allegedly planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area, including the concerts.
Swift was set to perform at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as part of her Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift
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Her Austrian show promoter Barracuda announced on Instagram:
“With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” the promoter said in a post on Instagram.
Authorities reported that they had arrested a 19-year-old main suspect in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and another person in the Austrian capital.
The suspects were allegedly making preparations for a possible attack, with a focus on Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium, where she is scheduled to play, according to Kronen Zeitung.
“The suspects were focused on the Taylor Swift concerts. We discovered that he was taking action to prepare for the attack,” said Austrian Director General for Public Safety Franz Ruf.
“A clear threat has been averted,” he said, adding that authorities had not yet declared the concerts entirely safe and were still investigating other accomplices, according to Kronen Zeitung.
The 19-year-old had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic terror group.
He and the suspect are believed to have become radicalized through the internet.
Additionally, chemical substances were secured and are currently being evaluated, although further details were not provided.
Security plans have been increased at the concerts.
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