The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 9: Counterfeit Heroin found in cops tie very disturbing (8)

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A clue to POSTICHE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Should be cop's (or cops', at a stretch)
2.Cop's tie? So for me disqualified. 'very': redundant in wordplay, presumably added for surface meaning. Should be 'disturbed'.