Incidents
Attempted Terrorism During Lady Gaga Concert
The police in Rio de Janeiro have thwarted a terrorist attack during the concert of American singer Lady Gaga. The arrested individuals had planned to detonate a bomb and throw several Molotov cocktails during the event.
According to the police report, the group had recruited individuals, including teenagers, to carry out the explosion during the concert. The group was also noted to be spreading hate speech and preparing an attack primarily targeting teenagers and the LGBTQ+ community.
The leader of the group has been arrested for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. It is worth mentioning that approximately 2 million people had attended the concert.