The Belgian policemen were stopped when they crossed over the border into France (file pic)
Two Belgian policemen have been questioned by their French counterparts after they were caught with 13 illegal immigrants in their car.
The officers said they felt sorry for the migrants, who were found in a lorry in Belgium, and offered to give them a lift to the border.
But they strayed into France, where they were arrested and questioned.
The incident sparked a diplomatic spat, with France's interior minister summoning the Belgian ambassador.
Bernard Cazeneuve had a "frank and clear" meeting with the Belgian ambassador, according to French officials, and expressed his disquiet at what had happened.
France strongly condemned the officers' action which "does not conform to the normal work practices agreed between France and Belgium".
Two Belgian policemen have been questioned by their French counterparts after they were caught with 13 illegal immigrants in their car.
The officers said they felt sorry for the migrants, who were found in a lorry in Belgium, and offered to give them a lift to the border.
But they strayed into France, where they were arrested and questioned.
The incident sparked a diplomatic spat, with France's interior minister summoning the Belgian ambassador.
Bernard Cazeneuve had a "frank and clear" meeting with the Belgian ambassador, according to French officials, and expressed his disquiet at what had happened.
France strongly condemned the officers' action which "does not conform to the normal work practices agreed between France and Belgium".
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