Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula 1 boss aged 95, was arrested in Tires, Portugal. The arrest occurred when authorities were carrying out a routine operation.
Authorities found a shotgun on Ecclestone's private jet, which led to his arrest at the airport or area of Tires.
Ecclestone, who for decades was the central and dominant figure in the management and organization of Formula 1, was arrested following this routine operation which involved a search of his private aircraft.
Ecclestone's advanced age is mentioned as a relevant fact in the context of this arrest, which occurred in Portuguese territory.
