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Another four individuals have been detained in the context of the ongoing investigation into the recent theft of valuable jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The other three alleged robbers have already been arrested and formally accused, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has so far been found of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Denials

A group of four have already been charged over the heist - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was charged earlier this month with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to break into showcases containing the jewelry.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Aftermath

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to organised crime professionals.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

The museum's president has later confessed that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Improved Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, security measures have been strengthened for French heritage sites.

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