What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article that has trashed RUC is too shocking (9)" mean?

The definition is "shocking". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RUC (synonym="RUC") + IS (synonym="IS") + TOO (synonym="TOO") + A (synonym="article") = ATROCIOUS; definition: "shocking" The answer is ATROCIOUS.

Article that has trashed RUC is too shocking (9)

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