Two people were arrested in Austria, who are suspected of preparing a terrorist act at a concert of the famous American singer Taylor Swift. This was reported by Radio Liberty with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Austria.
The arrested may be related to the Islamic State terrorist group, according to the Austrian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
All three concerts of the singer, planned on 8, 9 and August 10, have been canceled.
One of the suspects of 19 years. He is a citizen of Austria. During the search, he found chemicals. Their composition is not specified.
According to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Austria Franz Rufa, a few weeks ago the Austrian "swore allegiance" to the Islamic State. He was detained in Ternytsia, about 75 kilometers northwest of Vienna.
The second suspect 17 years old. He was detained in Vienna. Journalists call him the accomplice of the first detainee.
Three more suspects are wanted.
It was expected that 65,000 spectators would be present at each concert. After canceling the concerts, the organizer of the show stated that he had no choice.
