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Bernie Ecclestone firearm incident in Portugal

Overview

Former Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was detained and questioned by Portuguese authorities at Tires Aerodrome near Cascais after a shotgun was discovered in his private jet. Ecclestone, 95, had traveled from Switzerland and stated the firearm was intended for clay pigeon shooting.

While Ecclestone claimed to possess licensed weapons in Switzerland, he admitted to lacking the required documentation, specifically the “blue book,” necessary for transporting the weapon into Portugal. Ecclestone denied being formally arrested, instead describing the encounter as a “calvary” or “unnecessary aggravation.”

The situation was resolved after his wife, Fabiana Flosi, traveled to Lisbon to assist with the delivery of the weapon or documentation to customs officials. This incident follows a 2022 event in Brazil where Ecclestone faced issues regarding an unregistered handgun.

Entities

Bernie Ecclestone · Tires Aerodrome · Formula One · Portuguese Public Security Police · Cascais

Timeline

2 days ago

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Bernie Ecclestone questioned by police in Portugal over firearm documentation
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Bernie Ecclestone detained in Portugal after shotgun found in private jet
Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal after authorities found a shotgun in his private jet lacking required transport documentation.

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