A 19-year-old main suspect planned a terrorist attack on Taylor Swift concerts in Austria. He had grown a long beard and become 'unusual' before his arrest. Chemical substances and technical devices were found in his home.
Key Points
19-year-old suspect planned to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria.
Suspect had grown a long beard and become 'unusual' before arrest.
Chemical substances and technical devices were found in his home.
Suspect had pledged allegiance to ISIS and was radicalized.
Pros
Authorities foiled the terrorist plot before any harm was done.
Neighbors noticed suspicious changes in the suspect's behavior.
Chemical substances and devices were found in the suspect's home, preventing a potential attack.
Cons
The suspect had pledged allegiance to ISIS and was planning a violent attack.
The suspect had become radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State.