ISIS Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concerts Thwarted
A terrorist plot to attack Taylor Swift’s Austrian concerts was thwarted on Wednesday, after authorities arrested two suspects who were found in possession of chemical substances and plans to terrorize the venue.
The suspects were planning to use the substances to attack Swift’s upcoming Eras Tour at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium. The men were reportedly radicalized online and at least one is believed by authorities to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic terrorist group ISIS last month, according to Austrian outlet Kronen Zeitung.
The concerts, which are scheduled for Thursday to Saturday this week, are reportedly sold out and massive crowds are expected. Security is being increased for the concerts now that the suspects have been apprehended.