French police officers have been spotted idly watching on as a group of migrants attempted to cross the Channel in a small boat.
A group of cops, decked out in full riot gear including helmets, shields and batons, seemingly stood by as people boarded a smuggler's inflatable dinghy on Gravelines beach in northern France earlier today.
Shockingly, one officer even appeared to be taking a selfie moments after the boat set sail towards the English coast.
As the sun begins to set, the officers then saunter off just as another group wearing fluorescent life jackets and carrying bags start making their way to the water's edge.
French President Emmanuel Macron had promised a tougher approach to cracking down on small boat crossings to the UK following a three-day state visit to the country earlier this month.
