In her input to the debate Ms Kohler-Barnard stated that the 2010 Soccer World Cup was imminent, and as such cross border-issues had become a priority for South Africa. The need to implement an integrated border management strategy was a priority. In November 2009 the South African government had stated that the South African National Defence Force would be redeployed to protect borders in order to prevent the transfer of stolen property, and mitigating the risk of a predicted spike in cross-border human trafficking during the 2010 World Cup. It was stated that South African borders currently allow for an easy exit for stolen goods, particularly cars, illegal drugs, illegal immigrants, and human trafficking. She stated that South Africa had recognised the problem and was addressing it in line with the awareness of the integral link between human trafficking, drug dissemination, money laundering, all under the umbrella of organized crime. As a result South Africa had realised that effective border security was critical to combat these crimes. The International Conference on Maritime Security held in South Africa had pointed out serious gaps in border security particularly along the coastline.