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Four additional persons have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the previous heist of priceless gems at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Most Recent Apprehensions

Two men, aged 38 and 39, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has so far been found of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated €88m (£76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

Four individuals have already been indicted over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to break into exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two motor scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight more objects of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated.

Security Deficiencies and Aftermath

It has been stated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated numerous highly prized jewelry items to the national bank after the theft.