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Four additional individuals were taken into custody as part of the continuing probe into the previous robbery of valuable gems at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Specifics of the Newest Apprehensions

Two men, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the greater Paris area.

Included in this group is considered as the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daylight heist, according to media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators are already in custody and indicted, officials say.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

Four individuals have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

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.

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the team of four individuals utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The robbers remained within for a mere four minutes and made their escape on two motor scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewelry - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Security Deficiencies and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the moment of her appointment in 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Protective Steps

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

The Louvre has transferred numerous highly prized jewelry items to the national bank following the heist.