Two suspects have been arrested in Austria after being connected to plotting a terror attack at Taylor Swift’s shows in Vienna.
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A 19-year-old was detained on Wednesday morning, and a second one was arrested in the afternoon, according to Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior, per ABC News .
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Swift’s latest stop on The Eras Tour is Vienna, where she will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
According to a report from NBC News , one of the suspects allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, with authorities saying that both men were radicalized online. The suspects were reportedly planning to carry out attacks in Vienna, which included Swift’s concert.
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Officials said Swift’s shows will continue as planned as “the concrete danger has been minimized.” Authorities also noted that there would be increased security measures at Ernst-Happel-Stadion, the venue where Swift is set to perform. They asked fans to arrive earlier, as delays are expected.
When Swift performed in Germany in July, a U.S. man was detained on suspicion of stalking the singer and making threats against her and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
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Following her shows in Austria, Swift will return to London’s Wembley Stadium on August 15 to play five more nights. The singer will return stateside on October 18, playing three consecutive nights at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Taylor Swift Cancels 'Eras Tour' Shows In Vienna After Planned Terrorist Attack
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