Bernie Ecclestone, former Formula 1 boss, was arrested by the National Republican Guard in Tires, a locality in the municipality of Cascais. The arrest occurred during a routine operation by authorities.
According to the GNR, Bernie Ecclestone was intercepted in possession of a shotgun. The weapon was found when authorities were carrying out routine checks in the area.
Bernie Ecclestone, 93 years old, was handed over to the competent authorities for legal procedures. No further details were revealed about the exact circumstances of the arrest or about the type of shotgun the former Formula 1 boss was carrying.
This arrest comes in a context where Ecclestone, who for decades was the central and dominant figure in world motorsport, continues to maintain residence in Portugal, having been frequently seen in the Cascais region.
