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Bomb Plot Foiled at Gaga Concert

Bomb Plot Foiled at Gaga Concert

A planned bombing at a Lady Gaga concert in Brazil has been foiled.
The singer performed a free show at the famed Copacabana venue in Rio de Janeiro.
More than 2.1 million fans were in attendance for the launch of her “Mayhem” tour.
Authorities say the threat was credible and serious.
Rio’s Civil Police were first alerted by their intelligence unit.
Search and seizure warrants were quickly carried out across multiple areas in Brazil.
A suspect believed to be behind the bombing plan is now in custody.
Officials also detained a teenager connected to the plot.
A spokesperson for Lady Gaga said the team learned of the threat Sunday morning through media reports.
They added that Gaga’s staff had worked closely with law enforcement from the beginning.
All sides were confident in the security measures in place.
Thankfully, no harm occurred and the concert went on safely.

By: NBC Palm Springs

May 4, 2025

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