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Another four persons have been detained as part of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of priceless gems at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Most Recent Arrests

Two men, aged 38 and 39, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is believed to be the final member of a group of four that reportedly executed the daylight heist, per media sources in France. The other three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has so far been found of the taken jewelry - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Charges and Rejections

Four people have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to breach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on two motor scooters positioned externally at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of jewelry - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Security Failures and Aftermath

It has been stated that the heist was carried out by petty criminals rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Enhanced Protective Steps

Following the event, security measures have been strengthened for the nation's cultural landmarks.

The Louvre has transferred numerous highly prized jewelry items to the Bank of France following the heist.