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Third teenager in custody over foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

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The 18-year-old was taken into custody after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.

The main suspect confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue’s venue, officials say.

Authorities say the plot appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al Qaeda .

Authorities found bomb-making materials at one of the suspects’ homes.

A 15-year-old who had been in contact with both suspects was also interrogated by police, an Austrian official says.

The U.S. State Department says it has been in touch with Austrian officials about the alleged plot.

Concert organizer Barracuda Music says it had “no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety’ All tickets will be refunded.

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