Two men were arrested in connection with alleged planned attacks at major events in Vienna, Austria, including Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts. NBC News' Valerie Castro reports on the suspects and whether the concerts will continue as planned.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna have been canceled due to what Austrian police say was a planned terrorist attack targeting the concerts. 'With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,' Barracuda Music, an event organizer in the city, posted on Instagram Wednesday evening.
One of the men arrested by Austrian federal and state police was a 19-year-old who allegedly pledged his allegiance to ISIS, Vienna State Police Director Franz Ruf and Police Chief Gerhard Purstl said at a news conference on Wednesday. Officials said both men had become radicalized through the internet, and allegedly had specific and detailed plans on how to carry out an attack. When the 19-year-old was taken into custody, a bomb squad allegedly found chemical substances.
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