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Four additional persons have been detained within the framework of the ongoing investigation into the last month's theft of priceless jewellery at the famous Paris museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Most Recent Detentions

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Paris region.

One of those detained is believed to be the final member of a group of four that reportedly executed the broad-daylight robbery, per French media. The remaining trio alleged robbers are already in custody and charged, authorities state.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Indictments and Denials

Four individuals have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Was Executed

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery via a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a circular saw to force open display cases containing the jewelry.

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

One of the stolen items - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Security Shortcomings and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - saying that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, protective protocols have been tightened around French heritage sites.

The museum has moved numerous highly prized jewelry items to the national bank after the theft.