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It captures criminals, with a fine outcome (5,6)

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I believe the answer is:

small change

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'it captures criminals' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'fine outcome' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'small' (similar in meaning).
'outcome' becomes 'change' (change is a kind of outcome).
'small'+'change'='SMALL CHANGE'

'with a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for small change that I've seen before include "Coins of low value" , "Minor alteration in" , "Low denomination coins - a trifle - slight deviation?" , "hardly any difference!" , "Not much difference" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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