The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 3: A passion for undercover work resulting in many charges, … and sentences (11)

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A clue to BIBLIOMANIA.
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Comments on the clue
1.I don't understand the reference to charges.
2.I keep looking at this clue and can't see how it works.