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A further quartet of individuals are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the recent heist of priceless jewelry at the famous Paris museum, according to the French judicial authorities.

Specifics of the Newest Detentions

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is considered as the last participant of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the daytime theft, per local news outlets. The remaining trio accused perpetrators have already been arrested and formally accused, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the pilfered gems - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Accusations and Disavowals

A group of four have already been indicted over the heist - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Separately, a man, aged 37, was indicted for robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Was Executed

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on two motor scooters positioned externally at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Protective Failures and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers rather than experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to break in.

The museum's president has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the necessity of increased funding.

Improved Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.