Swift weighed in for the first time on the disheartening Vienna terror scheme.
"The cancellation notices filled me with a fresh wave of apprehension and an overwhelming load of guilt, seeing as numerous individuals had planned to attend those events. Yet, I was also thankful towards the authorities because their intervention prevented us from mourning concert goers instead of just performances." Taylor Swift penned down.
She went on to express her gratitude towards the fans who showed tremendous support and unity during this time. She decided to divert all her energy towards ensuring the safety of the almost half a million people due to attend her shows in London. Her team and the stadium staff worked closely with British authorities to achieve this goal. She expressed her sincere gratitude towards them.
Taylor Swift had concluded a series of shows at London's Wembley Stadium and was about to commence the European leg of her tour. On August 7, the Austrian authorities communicated that they had thwarted a terror attack intended for the Vienna shows. Swift made her initial public statement regarding the incident on this very day.
Regarding the timing of divulging information, she stated, "I won't speak about something publicly if I believe that uttering those words might incite those who seek to harm the attendees of my concerts. In such situations, maintaining silence is actually exercising restraint, and waiting to voice your thoughts until the appropriate moment. My primary goal was to ensure the conclusive safety of our European tour, and I'm grateful to report that we managed to do so."
Three minors are currently in custody, being suspects in the probe. They are believed to have conspired to execute a suicide attack.
Investigators unearthed a cache of chemicals, explosive devices, detonators and approximately €21,000 (equivalent to $22,944) in fake currency from the home of the principal suspect, a 19-year-old with ISIS sympathies who had been seduced by online radicalism.
According to the head of the domestic intelligence agency, Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, this young man, who was apprehended last week in the eastern town of Ternitz, had planned to exterminate "a multitude of individuals" through a suicide attack.
Taylor Swift is due to recommence her tour in Miami in October.
CNN’s Mia Alberti, Sandra Gonzalez and Krystal Hur contributed to this report.
Taylor Swift decided to utilize her canceled shows' resources to provide alternative entertainment options for her fans in London, ensuring their enjoyment during her absence. Grateful for the authorities' intervention, she ensured all upcoming shows on her European tour prioritized safety and security.
