Ex-F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Detained at Portuguese Airport for Carrying Shotgun
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone stopped at Portuguese airport over illegal shotgun Former Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police…
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone stopped at Portuguese airport over illegal shotgun Former Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police at a Portuguese airport on Monday, September 7, after illegally bringing a shotgun into the country, marking the second time in four years the 95-year-old has been detained over a firearm. "They said they would arrest me, but after what seemed like hours we sorted it out, but it has been wall-to-wall aggravation." Ecclestone was at the helm of F1 from 1987-2017, and divides his time between his homes in Switzerland and Portugal. Ecclestone gained a marketing grip on F1 in the late 1970s by selling its TV rights.
Furthermore, The 95-year-old said he had brought the weapon from Switzerland to compete in a clay pigeon shooting contest, but lacked the required firearm documentation known as a blue book. Four decades later, the British business magnate controlled the series until his decision to step down. Ecclestone denied reports that he was arrested during the incident, explaining that he spent around an hour speaking with four police officers and customs officials.
In addition, However, this is not the first time Ecclestone faced such problems with firearms.
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone stopped at Portuguese airport over illegal shotgun Former Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police at a Portuguese airport on Monday, September 7, after illegally bringing a shotgun into the country, marking the second time in four years the 95-year-old has been detained over a firearm.
reliability high4/4 sources"They said they would arrest me, but after what seemed like hours we sorted it out, but it has been wall-to-wall aggravation." Ecclestone was at the helm of F1 from 1987-2017, and divides his time between his homes in Switzerland and Portugal.
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Ecclestone gained a marketing grip on F1 in the late 1970s by selling its TV rights.
according to Bleacher ReportThe 95-year-old said he had brought the weapon from Switzerland to compete in a clay pigeon shooting contest, but lacked the required firearm documentation known as a blue book.
according to The IndependentFour decades later, the British business magnate controlled the series until his decision to step down.
according to Bleacher ReportEcclestone denied reports that he was arrested during the incident, explaining that he spent around an hour speaking with four police officers and customs officials.
according to The IndependentHowever, this is not the first time Ecclestone faced such problems with firearms.
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"They said they would arrest me, but after what seemed like hours we sorted it out, but it has been wall-to-wall aggravation." Ecclestone…
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