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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man's age and former position are known, but the circumstances surrounding the firearm's presence are not fully explained here. From Lisbon, Portugal: A 95-year-old former Formula 1 boss was held by authorities after a firearm was found in his possession.
From Lisbon, Portugal: A 95-year-old former Formula 1 boss was held by authorities after a firearm was found in his possession. He was released after a few hours. The individual had been traveling when the incident occurred.
Further details about the event are available from the source. A shotgun was discovered, leading to the detention. The man's age and former position are known, but the circumstances surrounding the firearm's presence are not fully explained here.
The incident involved officers from a public security police division at an airport near a major city. The outcome of the detention was the man's release after a short time.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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