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Another four individuals were taken into custody in the context of the continuing probe into the previous robbery of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Newest Detentions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the Paris region.

Among them is considered as the remaining individual of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, according to media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators were previously detained and indicted, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess as much as 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has so far been found of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Rejections

Four people have previously faced charges over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

In a distinct case, a man, aged 37, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who have not had their identities disclosed, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to crack open exhibition cases housing the jewellery.

The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 09:38, before changing to vehicles.

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of jewellery - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the museum had failed in its obligations, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the need for more investment.

Improved Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, protective protocols have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank following the heist.