Suspected target was Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna
– Swift’s concerts scheduled for August 8-10 were canceled
– Barracuda Music confirmed the shows were canceled for safety
– Significant police operation led to the arrests and seizure
– Main suspect pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
– Vienna police increased security at major events following arrests
– Terror alert level in Austria remains high and closely monitored
– Video surveillance and airspace monitoring are part of security
– Traffic barriers will limit parking access to authorized personnel
– U.S. Embassy advised American fans to register for emergency alerts
– Swift had not commented on the incident as of August 7
Vienna police ensured safety measures for upcoming large events