Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning terror plot
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Via: krishna • 3 months ago • 5 commentsBy: ByAaron Katersky, Felix Franz, Will Gretsky, Emily Shapiro, Josh Margolin, and Luke Barr
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Taylor Swift had concerts scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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 cancellation comes hours after authorities announced a 19-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested Wednesday morning and a second suspect was arrested in the afternoon.
The suspects allegedly radicalized themselves online, Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior, said at a press conference. The 19-year-old suspect allegedly pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State at the beginning of July, Ruf said.
Though inspired by ISIS, the sources said investigators do not believe the alleged plot was directed by ISIS operatives.
Before the shows were canceled, Ruf said security at the concerts would be increased. 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 kicked off the massively successful "Eras Tour" in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2023. The Eras Tour will end in Vancouver, Canada, on Dec. 8.
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Taylor Swift had concerts scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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 suspects allegedly radicalized themselves online, Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior, said at a press conference. The 19-year-old suspect allegedly pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State at the beginning of July, Ruf said.
Though inspired by ISIS, the sources said investigators do not believe the alleged plot was directed by ISIS operatives.
Before the shows were canceled, Ruf said security at the concerts would be increased. 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.
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