Safety measures for Taylor SwiftThe band's concerts in Vienna, Austria, are set to be scaled back this week after two suspects were implicated in a terror plot, authorities say.
The two men were jailed on the fourth show in connection with alleged plots to carry out attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, including upcoming Taylor Swift shows.
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Citizens imprisoned in connection with terrorist plot
At a press conference for the fourth day, Vienna State Police Director Franz Ruf and Chief of Police Gerhard Borstel revealed that one of the men in custody was a 19-year-old man who had allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS. The two men were carrying out “specific preparatory work for a terrorist attack,” with the 19-year-old specifically planning Taylor Swift Live Performances.
Both suspects had become radicalised online and had specific, detailed plans to carry out an attack.
“Given the current state of research, you might suspect online extremism,” Roof said. BBCThe upside was that the 19-year-old had taken an “oath of allegiance” to the Islamic State group in early July.
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Police raids ahead of two Taylor Swift shows
Journal of the CorunaAn Austrian newspaper reported that two of the suspects are an Austrian of North Macedonian origin who has been living with his family in Ternitz for two years. Fox.
A major police operation has been launched in Ternitz, where the 19-year-old lives. Several nearby houses have been evacuated while authorities search their homes. According to the NBCAfter a 19-year-old was imprisoned, the bomb squad found chemicals.
Authorities are currently investigating whether the materials could be used to make a bomb. Austria's Cobra unit, similar to the FBI's rescue team, also plays a role in prisons.
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Taylor Swift concert in Vienna with increased security measures
Taylor Swift is scheduled to perform in Vienna on the 5th, 6th and Saturday. The shows are expected to attract 65,000 attendees per day, with an additional 10,000 to 15,000 fans expected outside the venue, second only to the police.
A police officer confirmed reports that there were no plans to cancel the concerts, ensuring that the “specific risk is minimised”.
Enhanced security measures will be in place, including heavy weapons teams, K-9 units, bomb squads and tactical vehicles. Drivers should expect delays due to extensive checks of visitors and vehicles by authorities.
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Homem in jail after threatening 2 Kansas City Chiefs players
According to the promotion, Morgan Wallen's show was added in 40 minutes while Kansas City police detectives worked to track down and arrest the suspect, who was identified as Aaron Brown, of Illinois.
Brown posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, saying: “Mr. (Fedette) in the arrowhead with wife. -ck m! Also gonna be food!! (mao emoji with middle finger raised twice).”
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He was arrested and questioned by investigators. “It was a stupid, stupid, stupid mistake” to send the message to Ameaça, he admitted.
Al-Marouj issues statement on terrorist attack on Chiefs players
During the show, Wallen, who was wearing a Chiefs jersey, invited Kelce and Mahomes to climb into the box. The promoter's statement read: “Aaron Brown of Winchester, Illinois is facing a Class E felony of Second Degree Terrorist Assault.” diverse. “According to court records, Kansas City Police Detectives and Intelligence Analysts at the Kansas City Fusion Center working at GEHA Field in Arrowhead on the 6th Show, August 2, 2024, were monitoring events at a planned show when we noticed on X (Twitter) an attack on two individuals, who were members of the Kansas City Chiefs organization, who were present at the event.
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Although Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Patrick's wife, Brittany Mahomes, were present, authorities would not release the specific identities of the individuals threatened.
Brown now faces a Class E felony charge of “Second Degree Terrorist Act.” Since a $15,000 deposit was initially set up, the promoters are now seeking a $250,000 cash deposit.