A 19-year-old man, Beran A.

, and his 17-year-old accomplice were arrested in Austria for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.

The suspects, linked to the Islamic State, were under surveillance since early August after foreign intelligence tipped off Austrian authorities.

Beran A.

reportedly intended to use a homemade bomb and weapons to target concertgoers at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

During investigations, police found materials for bomb-making in his home, although his lawyer claims they were not functional.

The planned attack led to the cancellation of the concerts, sparking debates on security measures and the handling of extremist threats in Austria.

The case has raised concerns about the radicalization of young individuals and the effectiveness of current counter-terrorism strategies.