Catch in the act, as a criminal Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. take into custody
2. seize suddenly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRIMINAL (noun)
1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
CRIMINAL (adjective)
1. involving or being or having the nature of a crime
2. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
CATCH (verb)
1. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
CATCH (noun)
1. the act of catching an object with the hands
2. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
BAN

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