Natives stop in apprehension (8,6)

I believe the answer is:

citizens arrest

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'natives stop in apprehension' is the definition.
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'natives stop' is the wordplay.
'natives' becomes 'citizens' (I've seen this in another clue).
'stop' becomes 'arrest' (synonyms).
'citizens'+'arrest'='CITIZENS ARREST'

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I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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