The FIFA World Cup, which starts on June 12, will have 157,000 agents to ensure security, local governmental news agency Agencia Brasil said on Monday.

According to Agencia Brasil, 1.9 billion reais (855,000 U.S. dollars) were invested in the security scheme for the World Cup. The security scheme is already in place and will last until July 18, five days after the final match.

The 157,000 security agents include officers from the local and federal police forces, the Federal Highway Police, the National Security Force, and Brazil's Armed Forces. In addition, FIFA hired 20,000 security agents who will work in the stadiums and their vicinity, as well as hotels and training centers for the 32 squads who will participate in the tournament. An average 900 agents will be present on every match.

According to the government, Brazil is prepared to host the World Cup and will ensure security during the competition.

"We are ready to receive foreign tourists, authorities and delegations and ensure everyone's safety," said Andrei Rodrigues, Undersecretary for Large Events' Security at the Justice Ministry.

Rodrigues warned against violence and said the country is ready to deal with protests, if they occur as in the FIFA Confederations Cup last year.

"The security forces are prepared to any scenario, such as terrorist acts or violent protests. We will not tolerate any acts of vandalism, looting or destruction," he said.