Bernie Ecclestone, the former strongman of Formula 1 who is 95 years old, was arrested by the Public Security Police after landing in Portugal on his private jet at the Tires airfield. The arrest occurred during a routine operation carried out by the Portuguese authorities.
During the inspection of the private aircraft, the authorities found a shotgun on board the aircraft. The discovery of the weapon led to Ecclestone's arrest, who remained in custody of the authorities following the operation.
Ecclestone is a historic figure in motorsport, having led Formula 1 for decades as an administrator and promoter of the competition. His advanced age of 95 is a relevant fact in the context of this occurrence.
The case is related to Portuguese legislation on the carrying and transport of weapons, which requires specific authorizations for the import or transport of firearms in national territory.
