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Lady Gaga Concert Attack Thwarted, 2 Suspects Arrested in Brazil

A Lady Gaga concert in Brazil this weekend nearly ended in tragedy. Authorities have arrested two people who were planning an attack.

(Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, working in coordination with the Justice Ministry, said the plot was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalization of teenagers… including self-harm and violent content as a form of social belonging. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)“Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.” Due to the massive attendance at the concert, sources have indicated that around 5,200 military and police officers were deployed to the beach where fans were reveling in the superstar’s classic array of hits.

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