Authorities in Austria have arrested two suspected extremists today, one of whom was reportedly planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area, such as the upcoming Taylor Swift concerts.
The 19-year-old male suspect was apprehended south of Vienna, while the second suspect was arrested in the Austrian capital. According to Austrian officials, the 19-year-old had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and is believed to have become radicalized through online sources.
As part of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, concerts are scheduled in Vienna on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. Authorities have announced that security measures at these events will be heightened, and concertgoers should expect some delays.
The Vienna police chief stated that although the concrete danger has been minimized, the elevated risk justifies an increase in security.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift’s Instagram page
