The Brazilian police identified and prevented a terrible terrorist attack at a free concert by the famous American singer Lady Gaga, which took place on May 3, Sunday, at the world-famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. This was reported by the press service of the country's law enforcement agencies.
It was noted that during a comprehensive operation conducted by law enforcement agencies, two members of a group planning to carry out the attack using explosives and Molotov cocktails were arrested. One of them was caught for illegally possessing a firearm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul as the main organizer, while the other was detained on suspicion of distributing and possessing child pornography in Rio de Janeiro.
During the police investigation, it became clear that this dangerous group had been recruiting teenagers into radical ideologies, inciting them to hatred and violence. The organizers introduced themselves as members of the "Little Monsters" group, international fans of the singer, in special social media groups, attracting many young people to their ranks.
According to Brazilian media, the police monitored the communications of this dangerous group on social networks, which allowed them to uncover their plans in advance.
Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach became one of the significant events in the cultural life of not only Brazil but also South America. The singer herself announced through her social media pages that over 2 million fans attended the event, making it one of the concerts with the highest attendance in her career.
Local authorities allocated significant funds to organize this large event, aiming for the concert to contribute to the city's economic development and boost tourist influx. Estimates suggest that the event is expected to generate around 100 million dollars for the city's economy.
Due to the police's successful operation, the prevention of a major tragedy has been particularly acknowledged by the public and the media. Currently, additional investigations and inquiries regarding the incident are ongoing.
Both the singer and the event organizers, as well as the Brazilian government, expressed their gratitude to the law enforcement agencies that carried out this operation. Lady Gaga also wished health and peace to all the fans who participated in the concert on her pages, hoping that such events would not occur again.
