OFF-DUTY SPECIAL FORCES, IS THERE ANYTHING THEY CAN’T DO? Two guys allegedly tried to rob a French McDonald’s, but off-duty special forces unit was eating inside.

Among the customers were 11 off-duty members of the French paramilitary special forces, soldiers who specialize in hostage situations, reported the Telegraph.

As the men burst into the restaurant late Sunday night, firing a warning shot and allegedly ransacking the cash register, the special forces just waited. They wanted to avoid drawing their guns, officials told the Telegraph, to prevent any collateral damage.

With his loot allegedly in hand, about $2,270 according to AFP, one of the robbers rushed toward the door. But his getaway was quickly thwarted. Mid-escape, he tripped.

The special forces pounced.

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