What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discreet computer material confiscated by cops except last item (7)" mean?

The definition is "Discreet". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IT (synonym="abbreviation for information technology = computer material?") in POLIC (synonym="confiscated by") = POLITIC; definition: "Discreet" The answer is POLITIC.

Discreet computer material confiscated by cops except last item (7)

Independent Cryptic #11732 | 26 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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