As a result, Swift's concert scheduled to be held at the stadium was immediately canceled. According to Reuters, Franz Roof, head of the Austrian Public Security Service, said on the same day
At a press conference, it was revealed that two people had been arrested, including a 19-year-old suspect. Director Roof explained, "The 19-year-old suspect had been particularly interested in Ms. Swift's performances."
The 19-year-old suspect, an Austrian citizen, recently pledged allegiance to the extremist militant group Islamic State (IS), and chemicals were seized from his home, authorities said.
Both suspects were believed to have been radicalized through the internet, the head of the group said.
Three concerts were scheduled for Swift's "Die Eras Tour" on the 0th. Police estimated that Swift's performances would draw about 65,000 people each day.
Afterwards, the local concert organizers announced, "The government has confirmed the risk of a planned terrorist attack at the stadium, so for everyone's safety, we have no choice but to cancel the concert," and
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on social media X (formerly Twitter) that "the Austrian police and the national security and intelligence services are
"DSN's close cooperation with foreign agencies allowed the threat to be detected early and a tragedy to be averted," the statement said.
In November 2020, a young man in his 20s who was trying to join IS carried out indiscriminate shootings in six locations in the city center of Vienna, killing four civilians and injuring 22.
However, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said, "The cancellation of this concert will deal a blow to local businesses that were hoping for huge economic ripple effects."
he pointed out.
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