Migrants crossed the English Channel by small boat on Friday, ending a nearly two-week period without recorded crossings, according to reports from Dover.

People wearing lifejackets were observed being escorted from a Border Security Command vessel at Dover, Kent on Friday. This marked the first such crossing since May 9, representing a gap of almost two weeks in Channel migration activity.

The crossing occurred amid broader challenges at Dover, where French authorities had implemented additional EU border checks that created significant delays for travelers. The extra checks were later suspended after queues formed as temperatures rose, according to port officials.

Channel crossings by small boats have been a persistent issue for UK border authorities, with numbers fluctuating based on weather conditions and other factors. The nearly two-week gap in crossings was unusually long for this time of year.

Border Security Command vessels regularly patrol the Channel and assist with processing migrants who reach UK waters. The organization coordinates response efforts between various agencies involved in border security operations.