Brazilian authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with a foiled bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s massive free concert in Rio de Janeiro. The suspects, both reported fans of the singer, allegedly planned to use improvised explosives at the event, which drew over 2 million people to Copacabana Beach. Police operations resulted in no explosives being found, and the concert proceeded safely. The swift action by police, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice, prevented what could have been a major tragedy. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at large public gatherings.
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Bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio foiled by Brazilian police
Brazilian police said they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro. Rio's civil police force said that "together with the ministry of justice" it had "prevented a bomb attack that would have occurred at Lady Gaga's concert in Copacabana" on Saturday night (local time).
