Two climate activists in the United Kingdom threw orange paint at private planes at an airport on Thursday, an action specifically aimed at Taylor Swift.
Unfortunately, his plane was not there.
The activists are part of Just Stop Oil, a coalition of organizations demanding that the British government create a treaty that “ends the drilling and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030.”
Cole Macdonald and Jennifer Kowalski were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, police told BBC News. Stanstead Airport confirmed to the outlet that Swift's plane was not present.
The two individuals chose that airport, in Essex, because they believed Swift's plane was parked there, the group said in a statement. The singer has been criticized for the carbon dioxide emissions derived from her adventures around the world.
In a statement issued through the group, Macdonald condemned billionaires for living in luxury while others reside in “uninhabitable conditions.”
Representatives for Swift did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
An airport spokesperson told BBC News that the demonstration briefly suspended operations on the runway, but that no flights were disrupted. Since then, the airport has continued to operate normally.
In December, Swift delivered a cease-and-desist letter to a Florida college student who runs a social media account that posts information about the whereabouts of the pop star's plane.
“While this may be a game for you, or an avenue you hope will bring you wealth or fame, it is a matter of life and death for our Client,” said the letter, reviewed by The Times. “EM. Swift has dealt with stalkers and other people who wish her harm since she was a teenager.”
Jack Sweeney, who runs the account, told the Washington Post that he gets his information from public records and would not be intimidated by sharing the data.
“This information is already available,” Sweeney said. . “His team thinks they can control the world.”
Swift is in London for her Eras Tour concert, which has international dates throughout the year.
