The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) reported notable performance in public service, road safety and law enforcement during September 2026, according to its monthly performance report issued on October 25, 2026.
A spokesperson for the Motorway Police said more than 167,000 passengers were provided timely assistance during their journeys in September.
The spokesperson said lost gold jewellery worth Rs1.693 million was handed over to its rightful owners, while lost mobile phones valued at Rs2.953 million were also returned to their owners.
As part of its road safety efforts, the Motorway Police conducted 252 awareness programmes across the country. More than 2.729 million citizens were provided road safety awareness at toll plazas, the spokesperson added.
During the month, 33 missing children were safely reunited with their parents. The NHMP also foiled 18 criminal incidents on national highways.
According to the spokesperson, 20 suspects were arrested in different operations and handed over to the relevant authorities. Seven stolen vehicles were also recovered.
In anti-narcotics actions, the Motorway Police recovered 148 kilogrammes of hashish and 155 kilogrammes of opium, while suspects were arrested.
The spokesperson said safe travel, timely assistance and enforcement of law remained the top priorities of the Motorway Police. The force was committed to public service and the promotion of road safety, the spokesperson added.
