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Another four suspects were taken into custody as part of the active inquiry into the last month's heist of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Most Recent Detentions

Two men, in their late thirties, and two women, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Paris region.

Among them is believed to be the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the daylight heist, per French media. The other three alleged robbers are already in custody and charged, authorities state.

Police now have a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Accusations and Disavowals

Four individuals have previously faced charges over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

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

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

These two suspects, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a cutting disc to force open display cases containing the jewelry.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before transferring to automobiles.

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Safeguarding Failures and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers as opposed to organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, protective protocols have been strengthened for French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated numerous highly prized jewelry items to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.