The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests, the agency’s deputy director said.

The CIA notified Austrian authorities of the scheme, which allegedly included links to the Islamic State group. The intelligence and subsequent arrests ultimately led to the cancellation of three sold-out Eras Tour showsdevastating fans who had traveled across the globe to see Swift in concert.

  • Coreidan@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Let go of the idea that the CIA is here to protect you. They are not.

    They exist to ensure the current world order doesn’t change.

    They will take advantage of any tragic event as long as it benefits their mission and agenda.