2024-08-23 12:10:04
The artist will not perform in Austria on dates she had scheduled for this week, while the police provided details of the attack.
This Wednesday the Austrian police foiled a terrorist planrelated to ISIS, who intended to carry out an attack during the concerts he would give Taylor Swift within the framework of its gira Eras Tour in Vienna.
This shocking news caused the shows that were scheduled for the August 8-19 if they canceled, thus safeguarding the safety of the artist and her fans.
What is known about the terrorist attack that was planned for Taylor Swift’s shows
Austrian police reported that a man was arrested two suspected terrorists who had planned to attack during the shows of the composer behind hits like Anti-Hero y Lover.
For its part, Franz Ruf, Director General of Public Security of Austria, confirmed at a press conference the arrest of a 19-year-old Austrian citizen in Ternitz, located about 65 kilometers southwest of Vienna, and a second person in the capital.
To this, he added that “The alleged perpetrator targeted Taylor Swift concerts. Preparatory actions were detected.”
According to the authorities, one of the young men arrested “had become radicalized through the Internet and provided pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State (IS)” in July. They also explained that Several chemical substances were found in his home which are currently being evaluated.
Taylor Swift’s Vienna event organizers have shared the news and their actions in this regard.
“With confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” shared Barracuda Music, through social networks.