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Another four individuals are now under arrest within the framework of the continuing probe into the recent theft of precious gems at the famous Paris museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Newest Detentions

A pair of males, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

Included in this group is thought to be the last participant of a group of four that reportedly executed the daytime theft, per media sources in France. The other three accused perpetrators were previously detained and charged, officials say.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Disavowals

Four individuals have already been charged over the heist - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

In a distinct case, a man, aged 37, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon by means of a balcony close to the River Seine.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to break into display cases housing the jewellery.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Security Failures and Aftermath

It has been stated that the theft was performed by petty criminals rather than organised crime professionals.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the moment of her appointment in the year 2021 she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Enhanced Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, security measures have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

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