Police arrest 13 suspected drink and drug-drivers in New Forest Christmas and New Year crackdown
Published: 03:00, 13 January 2025
POLICE arrested 13 suspected drink and drug-drivers in the New Forest during a Christmas crackdown that snared over 300 county-wide.
Heightened roads policing patrols were carried out throughout December, targeting those getting behind the wheel while under the influence during the festive season.
In the Forest, eight motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, and five were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, there was a total of 322 arrests – 170 on suspicion of drug-driving and 150 on suspicion of drink-driving.