What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hear cop busted illegal fisherman (7)" mean?

The definition is "Hear". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEAR (synonym="HEAR") + COP (synonym="COP") = POACHER The answer is POACHER.

Hear cop busted illegal fisherman (7)

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