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A further quartet of individuals are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the recent robbery of precious jewelry at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Latest Apprehensions

Two men, in their late thirties, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, were taken into custody this Tuesday. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is believed to be the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the daytime theft, according to local news outlets. The other three alleged robbers were previously detained and indicted, authorities state.

Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to question them. No trace has so far been found of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Denials

Four people have already been indicted concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

Both of these individuals, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to force open display cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before transferring to automobiles.

A single pilfered object - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Deficiencies and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was announced by the Louvre leadership 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 responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the requirement for additional resources.

Strengthened Security Measures

Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.