Interference from spy base (11)

I believe the answer is:

molestation

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'interference' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'spy base' is the wordplay.
'spy' becomes 'mole' (mole is a kind of spy).
'base' becomes 'station' (synonyms).
'mole'+'station'='MOLESTATION'

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for molestation that I've seen before include "Assault" , "Bugging" , "Harassment" , "being attacked" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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