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The shows at Ernst Happel Stadium from August 8 to 10have since been canceled.
Below, what we know about the incident, includingTaylors responseandhow the CIA helped stop the attack.
What happened?
intelligence first informed Austria and Europol, the European Unions law-enforcement group, of the threat.
The venue had set additional security plans, including K-9 units and bomb squads.
However, hours after the news, promoter Barracuda Music canceled the shows.
Austrias chancellor, Karl Nehammer, defended the cancellationson X, calling the threats serious in German.
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Who are the suspects?
An 18-year-old Iraqi man was also arrested on August 8,per AP.
Karner told AP his arrest underscores the broad scope of the ongoing investigation.
Ruf said police also questioned a 15-year-old boy, who corroborated much of the 19-year-olds confession.
He was not arrested, as police do not believe he was actively involved in the plan.
How has Swift responded?
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What else have we learned?
On August 29, it was reported that the C.I.A.
provided critical information on the four individuals arrested to the Austrian government.
David S. Cohen explained at the annual Intelligence Summit per theNY Times.
How have fans responded?
Hundreds of fans traded bracelets and sang Swift songs on the street, as seen in social-media videos.
This happening right now in Cornelia Street.
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