Operation Mountie – drivers speeding through the New Forest at Crockford Clump and Hawk Hill, near East Boldre.

Drivers speeding through the New Forest have been caught in the “busiest ever” crackdown.

The latest Operation Mountie session saw police target motorists driving past Crockford Clump and Hawk Hill inclosures, near East Boldre.

They were joined by staff from Forestry England, the national park authority and the New Forest Roads Awareness Team.

Five drivers were caught and given tickets for driving at speeds of 50, 51, 53, 54 and 60mph.

A police post online said: “This month’s session, our multi-agency approach to reducing the speed of traffic and animal deaths across the Forest, was our busiest ever, with another 18 drivers given educational advice.”

It added: “Thanks as always to the majority of drivers who did stick to the speed limit – we really do appreciate it.”