- Austrian authorities averted a potential mass casualty
- The individual was preparing to use explosives
- The teen has confessed to the plot
Austrian authorities have averted a potential mass casualty event after arresting a 19-year-old man suspected of planning a suicide attack at a Taylor Swift concert.
The individual, who had expressed allegiance to the Islamic State, was preparing to use explosives and knives to target a large crowd.
The three sold-out Swift concerts at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium have been canceled as a precaution. Over 195,000 fans were expected to attend the events.
Security officials revealed that the suspect had made significant progress in constructing a bomb using chemicals stolen from his former workplace.
He also intended to drive a car into the crowd.
The teen was arrested on Wednesday and confessed to the plot. Authorities seized weapons from his home and described him as highly dangerous.
The foiled attack has sent shockwaves through the nation and highlighted the ongoing threat of terrorism.
