皇冠体育app

James Brokenshire, Minister for Crime Prevention, praised British sports fans for their good behaviour in recent tournaments. But as thousands of British citizens jet off for the World Cup in South Africa, he warned that the world will be be watching them.

Mr Brokenshire said: 鈥業 want England fans to have a great time, and enjoy what will be a unique event - the first World Cup in Africa. But I also want them to be sensible and behave themselves.

鈥業t is now 10 years since the last major hooligan incident abroad, but the eyes of the world will still be upon England supporters.鈥�

Security work well underway

He revealed some details of an operation already underway, led by the Home Office and the , to ensure that known football hooligans聽don鈥檛 make it to South Africa.

Preparations for securing the World Cup have been years in the making, and a UK delegation of 11 expert football officers is working closely with South African colleagues to help keep the tournament safe.

Thousands are barred from travelling

This week, about聽3,000 supporters with football聽banning orders were ordered to hand over their passports to police. This is in addition to the 9,000 people already barred from international tournaments since the banning orders were first introduced.

皇冠体育app work is supported by an operation where 18 air and sea ports will be manned by specialist police equipped with mobile passport scanners linked to the police national computer.

Country鈥檚 reputation is at stake

Mr Brokenshire said the Home Office and police are working hard to ensure that the tournament runs smoothly, as there is a lot at stake.

He said: 鈥榃ith the London Olympics just two years away and an England World Cup bid on the table I want the fans to do their country proud.鈥�

Help and advice for World Cup travellers

If you鈥檙e travelling to South Africa for the World Cup, you can find advice on the .