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In Vienna, three concerts Taylor Swift were canceled because of a terrorist threat

Austria's law enforcement agencies detained two suspects in the intentions to carry out a terrorist attack at the Swift concert and search for a third probable accomplice. In the Austria capital - Vienna, three planned concerts of American singer Taylor Swift were canceled against the backdrop of reporting of a terrorist attack during her performance at the stadium. This was reported on the site of the organizer of the Barracuda Music.

"In connection with the confirmation of the officials of the planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Stadium, we have no different choice but to cancel three planned shows for the safety of everyone," the statement said. The concerts were to take place on August 8, 9 and 10.

On August 7, Kronen Zeitung released material, which argued that Austria's law enforcement agencies had conducted a large-scale operation in the Austrian city of Terniz, which was arrested by a 19-year-old young man suspected of terrorism and another his associate. According to police, the suspected several weeks ago swore allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist organization.

Journalists stressed that there was no cancellation of concerts at the time, and the Austrian police reported that he would strengthen the security. "As the Vienna police, we will take all safety measures. But there is no 100 percent security,"-said the police of Vienna Gerhard Pursl.