Something going to the head local cop, opponent claims (7)
I believe the answer is:
alcopop
'something going to' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't tell whether it can be defined by this definition.
'head local cop opponent claims' is the wordplay.
'claims' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the answer is held or claimed within the clue).
'ALCOPOP' is hidden within 'head local cop opponent'.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for alcopop that I've seen before include "A mix of alcohol and soft drink" , "Mixed drink" , "It tastes like a soft drink, but isn't!" , "Intoxicating beverage looking like a soft drink" , "Hard drink resembling a soft drink" .)