3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
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VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts, even as disappointed fans charmed Vie
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VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts, even as disappointed fans charmed Vie
Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.
On Friday Interior Ministry Gerhard Karner said that "an 18-year-old Iraqi close to the main suspect and who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group was arrested" in the Austrian capital on Thursday.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister said Friday.
Another teenager has been detained, the interior ministry said, after he swore an oath of allegiance to the "Islamic State." Three "Eras" tour concerts were canceled over the thwarted attack.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister says.
The 18-year-old Iraqi national was nabbed Thursday night in Vienna after authorities realized he'd been in contact with the alleged ringleader before the sinister plans were uncovered.
The third suspect allegedly was in contact with the main suspect, a 19-year-old who officials said has been 'clearly radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.'
VIENNA (AP) — A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister
The main suspect, a 19-year-old, planned to target onlookers gathered outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives during the concert on Thursday or Friday.
The 18-year-old Iraqi citizen arrested by police has not yet been directly linked to the terror plot but he allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State terror group a few days ago.
Another teenager has been detained, the interior ministry said, after he swore an oath of allegiance to the "Islamic State." Three "Eras" tour concerts were canceled over the thwarted attack.
Another teenager has been detained, the interior ministry said, after he swore an oath of allegiance to the "Islamic State." Three "Eras" tour concerts were canceled over the thwarted attack.
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