Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone detained with shotgun at Tires airport
Bernie Ecclestone was arrested at the Tires Aerodrome after airport police found a shotgun during a routine check.
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained 95‑year‑old former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone at the Tires Aerodrome in the Cascais municipality after a routine inspection uncovered a shotgun in his luggage. The detention occurred as he arrived on a private jet. Earlier, Ecclestone was detained in Brazil in 2020 for carrying a firearm. Airport authorities have responded by increasing security measures, with PSP and the Polícia Judiciária maintaining a presence at the aerodrome. No further details about potential charges or legal proceedings have been released.
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Why it matters
The incident raises questions about weapons regulations and security protocols for private travelers at Portuguese airports.
How this story developed
- Sep 7 Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone detained with shotgun at Tires airport
- Sep 7 Airport security was increased following the detention.
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