Bernie Ecclestone questioned after shotgun found on his private jet in Portugal
Former F1 chief says firearm was for clay-pigeon shooting
TL;DR
- Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal after an undocumented shotgun was found on his private jet.
- He explained the gun was intended for a clay pigeon shooting competition.
- Ecclestone claimed ignorance regarding the need for a 'blue book' for the firearm.
- He was stopped shortly after landing at Tires Aerodrome.
- This is not the first time Ecclestone has faced scrutiny over firearms while traveling by air; he was arrested in Brazil in 2022 for a similar offense.
- His wife, Fabiana Flosi, has been linked to a significant property purchase near Lisbon.