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Four additional persons have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation into the recent theft of priceless jewellery at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the French judicial authorities.

Specifics of the Most Recent Arrests

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

Among them is thought to be the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, as reported by local news outlets. The remaining trio alleged robbers have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued 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 already been charged concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

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) by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters positioned externally at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Protective Deficiencies and Consequences

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders rather than sophisticated criminal organizations.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera watching the Apollo Gallery was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has since admitted that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Security Measures

Since the incident, protective protocols have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank after the theft.