Bernie Ecclestone is detained in Portugal for possessing an illegal firearm

Bernie Ecclestone found himself in hot water with the Portuguese authorities over the possession of a shotgun. Ecclestone was held back at the Tires Aerodrome in Portugal after authorities found a shotgun on the Swiss native’s private jet.

The ex-F1 Supremo says he was traveling with the weapon to participate in a clay pigeon shooting competition and didn't anticipate any issues.

Bernie Ecclestone said he was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal for bringing a shotgun into the country he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Bernie Ecclestone said he was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal for bringing a shotgun into the country he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition. The 95-year-old former Formula One boss told the Press Association that he had to “surrender” the weapon because he did not have the correct documents, but denied that he was arrested.

Former F1 chief says firearm was for clay-pigeon shooting Police quiz 95-year-old over lack of documents for gun Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal on Monday after customs authorities found him in possession of an undocumented shotgun. The Guardian has independently confirmed the incident with multiple authorities involved in the matter. The detention of the 95-year-old took place at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, shortly after the former Formula One chief’s private jet landed. After a routine inspection of the aircraft and its passengers, authorities reportedly discovered a shotgun in Ecclestone’s possession. He was stopped for questioning by Portuguese officials. Continue reading...

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was detained at a Portuguese airport on Monday — and released hours later — for possession of a firearm. Ecclestone, 95, arrived at Tires Airport near Lisbon, where officers from the Portuguese Public Security Police airport division found a shotgun in his possession for which he lacked a permit. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Ecclestone admitted he brought the weapon from Switzerland for pigeon shooting.

Former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone was reportedly detained in Portugal after travelling with a shotgun without the required documentation

Former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone was reportedly arrested in Portugal for allegedly carrying a shotgun, according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha. The 95-year-old was reportedly detained after his private jet landed at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, an airfield located just outside Lisbon. The report from Correio da Manha indicated that the incident occurred during a routine ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly been detained after a shotgun was allegedly discovered aboard his private jet in Portugal. According to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, the 95-year-old was stopped at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, near Lisbon, on Monday morning after arriving in the country.

Former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone finds himself in hot water with the authorities once again. The 95-year-old billionaire has reportedly been arrested at the Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, Portugal, after police detected an illegal shotgun in his possession. According…