Lady Gaga 'bomb plot uncovered' as Brazilian police arrest man and teen
Police say Molotov cocktails and explosives were allegedly planned for use at the Copacabana Beach show, attended by over two million fans.
A man and a teenager have reportedly been arrested in Brazil over a terrifying alleged plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert attended by more than two million fans.
Police say Molotov cocktails and improvised explosive devices were to be used during the singer's record-breaking performance at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday — the biggest gig of her career.
Officers in Rio foiled the potential attack as part of an investigation dubbed 'Operation Fake Monster', according to Brazilian broadcaster GloboNews.
A total of nine properties across Rio and São Paulo were raided, uncovering electronic equipment and materials that raised suspicion.
The adult suspect, described by police as the group's ringleader, was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm, while the teenage suspect was detained for possession of child abuse images, reports the Mirror.
The arrests were linked to a wider police operation targeting an online extremist group accused of spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community, teenagers and children.
Authorities say the group promoted radicalisation, shared violent content, and encouraged hate crimes and self-harm, while also attempting to recruit teens to assist with attacks.
Had the alleged plot gone ahead, the consequences could have been catastrophic due to the size of the crowd. The massive beachside gig was funded by the city of Rio to boost tourism and the economy.
It marked Lady Gaga's first appearance in Brazil since 2012. She previously cancelled a 2017 tour stop due to health issues. The crowd reportedly surpassed Madonna's 1.6 million-strong audience at the same location in January, making it the largest concert ever held in Rio.
Lady Gaga, 39, has not yet commented on the reported threat and has not shared any footage from the event on social media.
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