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Ecclestone stopped by police for shotgun at Portugal airport

First reported 1 month, 2 weeks ago · latest 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is stopped by police at a Portuguese airport for carrying a shotgun intended for clay pigeon shooting. Reports vary on arrest status.

How the sources differ

ESPN and BBC report a stop without arrest, while Motorsport.com and Crash.net report an arrest citing Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha. RaceFans notes a prior gun possession incident. No official FIA document is present.

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Ecclestone stopped by police for shotgun at Portugal airport

How the sources differ

Coverage

Ecclestone surrendered shotgun at Portugal airport

Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone reportedly arrested for travelling with shotgun in Portugal