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Bernie Ecclestone arrested in Portugal for trying to carry a weapon without documentation
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Bernie Ecclestone arrested in Portugal for trying to carry a weapon without documentation

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  • Bernie Ecclestone, former president and former CEO of Formula 1, was arrested at Tires airport, in Cascais, Portugal, when trying to bring a shotgun from Switzerland without the required documentation.
  • The 95-year-old English tycoon claimed he was carrying the gun to practice recreational clay pigeon shooting and described the incident as an 'ordeal', although he was eventually released after what seemed like hours of detention.

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Bernie Ecclestone, 95, is a prominent figure in the world of motorsport, known for his long tenure as president and CEO of Formula 1. His personal life and statements often generate frequent media attention.

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Bernie Ecclestone, former president and former CEO of Formula 1, does not leave the media spotlight at 95 years old. The English tycoon commented in statements to the British newspaper Daily Mail that he was recently detained at an airport in Portugal for carrying a firearm in his luggage, which he planned to use recreationally, practicing clay pigeon shooting.

The Portuguese Police arrested the former leader of the Great Circus at the Tires airfield, in the municipality of Cascais, near Lisbon when he tried to bring a shotgun from Switzerland without having the required documentation. According to Ecclestone's version, he carried the weapon to practice clay pigeon shooting: "It's that simple," he categorized.

"They asked me if I had the 'blue book,' which apparently is the necessary documentation, and I told them that I never travel with those types of documents. They said they would arrest me, but after what seemed like hours, we solved it," he said, calling the journey an "ordeal."

Open Questions

  • What exact type of shotgun was Ecclestone trying to carry?
  • What was the exact legal resolution of the incident at Tires Airport?
  • Will Ecclestone face charges or fines for this incident?
  • Do you have a valid license to carry weapons in Switzerland or the United Kingdom?

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