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Another four individuals are now under arrest within the framework of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of priceless gems at the famous Paris museum, according to the French judicial authorities.

Specifics of the Most Recent Detentions

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Paris region.

One of those detained is considered as the last participant of a group of four that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The other three suspected thieves have already been arrested and formally accused, authorities state.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to question them. Not a single clue has so far been found of the pilfered gems - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Accusations and Denials

A group of four have previously faced charges over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

In a distinct case, a man, aged 37, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

These two suspects, who have not had their identities disclosed, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery via a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to force open display cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two motor scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, the Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Security Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers as opposed to experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Security Measures

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.