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A further quartet of individuals were taken into custody within the framework of the ongoing investigation into the previous robbery of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Latest Arrests

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is thought to be the last participant of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, according to media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators were previously detained and indicted, officials say.

Police now have a maximum of four days to question them. No trace has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Indictments and Rejections

A group of four have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases housing the jewellery.

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

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Protective Deficiencies and Aftermath

It has been stated that the theft was performed by small-time offenders instead of experienced crime syndicates.

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

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank following the heist.