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No-go zone costs man dearly

Freeman Brangman, 32, of East Avenue, was caught on the grounds of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club earlier this year with a pipe which had cocaine residue in it.

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Freeman Brangman, 32, of East Avenue, was caught on the grounds of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club earlier this year with a pipe which had cocaine residue in it.

And Magistrate Edward King slapped a $1,000 "no-go'' premium -- up from the standard $250 fine -- because Brangman was busted in a zone frequented by youngsters.

Upon sentencing, Brangman pleaded he had a child to support and requested a softer fine.

"You should have been thinking about that when you were indulging in foolishness,'' Mr. King replied before levying the $1,000 fine.