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Another four individuals have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the previous theft of priceless jewelry at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Newest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the greater Paris area.

Among them is thought to be the remaining individual of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the daytime theft, per French media. The additional three suspected thieves are already in custody and formally accused, authorities state.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Charges and Disavowals

Four people have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, a man, aged 37, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to breach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to break into exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Security Deficiencies and Fallout

It has been stated that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers as opposed to sophisticated criminal organizations.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around French heritage sites.

The Louvre has transferred numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.