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A further quartet of individuals were taken into custody within the framework of the active inquiry into the last month's heist of priceless jewellery at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Most Recent Detentions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

Among them is considered as the last participant of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by media sources in France. The additional three suspected thieves are already in custody and indicted, officials say.

Investigators currently possess as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the pilfered gems - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Charges and Denials

Four people have already been charged over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

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

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

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

How the Heist 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 perpetrators employed a cutting disc to force open display cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Protective Failures and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

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