Police in the UK have seized Pete Burns' fur coat from the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, following complaints from members of the public.
Officers from Herts Constabulary removed the coat, which Burns claimed was made from gorilla fur, to investigate if it is made from the fur of the endangered animals.
A Herts Police spokeswoman said: "Following a number of complaints from members of the public regarding a coat taken into the 'Big Brother' house by Pete Burns, the coat in question has been handed across to police officers from Herts Constabulary."
The police also confirmed that positive action would be taken to investigate any allegation of criminal activity.
A 'Celebrity Big Brother' spokesperson said: "We have passed the coat to police for investigation. Pete is aware of the situation."
Burns could face up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine if the coat is made from the fur of the endangered animals.
