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Another four persons have been detained within the framework of the ongoing investigation into the previous heist of priceless jewelry at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Latest Arrests

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the remaining individual of a group of four that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, per French media. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and charged, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Charges and Rejections

Four individuals have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to breach the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to force open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and fled the scene on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

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

Security Failures and Consequences

It has been stated that the heist was carried out by small-time offenders instead of organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Security Measures

Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank in the aftermath of the robbery.