India, Sept. 7 -- Former Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was arrested by Portuguese authorities on Monday, September 7, 2026, after police discovered an unlicensed shotgun aboard his private jet at Tires Aerodrome near Lisbon.

The 95-year-old British billionaire was intercepted during customs inspections following a flight from Switzerland.

Local law enforcement detained the longtime motorsport boss after determining he lacked the mandatory documentation required to transport firearms into the country, prompting an extended police questioning session.

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Speaking directly about the airport detention, Ecclestone dismissed any deliberate wrongdoing and insisted the firearm ...