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Taylor Swift Terror Suspects Planned to Use Bomb-Filled Car at Concert, Authorities Say.

Authors :
Vipers, Gareth
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 8/9/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Two teenage suspects were arrested in Vienna for planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert by driving a bomb-filled car into the crowd. The main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian citizen, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. The suspects had planned to use explosives and knives to kill attendees during Swift's three-night run at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. The concert promoter canceled the shows, and authorities discovered chemical substances, bomb-making tools, Islamic State propaganda, and weapons during a raid of the suspect's home. The canceled shows disappointed fans, some of whom had traveled long distances to attend, but the Lutheran City Church offered consolation by inviting ticket holders inside to sing and console themselves. The Eras Tour has been highly popular, grossing $1 billion and facing overwhelming demand. Authorities in London stated that there was no indication of a link between the foiled plot in Vienna and upcoming shows at Wembley Stadium. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
178912356