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Four additional persons were taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into the previous heist of precious jewellery at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that reportedly executed the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators were previously detained and charged, according to officials.

Police now have a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Indictments and Denials

A group of four have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations.

How the Heist Was Executed

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The perpetrators employed a circular saw to break into exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The robbers remained within for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Security Deficiencies and Consequences

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

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

The museum's president has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - saying that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France after the theft.