Austrian authorities have thwarted a planned terror attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, apprehending two suspects and uncovering bomb-making materials at the main suspect’s residence.
The 19-year-old Austrian citizen, who has confessed to the plot, was reportedly radicalized by ISIS and al-Qaeda ideologies and intended to harm concertgoers using explosives and knives.
A second suspect, a 17-year-old Austrian citizen, was also arrested, and a 15-year-old Turkish citizen was questioned.
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The 17-year-old had recently been employed at the concert venue, while the 15-year-old had been consulted about ignition mechanisms.
The concerts, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, have been canceled due to security concerns. RELATED: Alejandro Mayorkas Ordered To Provide Key Documents On Terror Threat From Border Crisis
The decision was made to prioritize the safety of the estimated 65,000 daily concertgoers and additional fans gathered outside the venue. All tickets will be refunded automatically.
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