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Another four individuals are now under arrest in the context of the ongoing investigation into the recent robbery of valuable gems at the Paris Louvre, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Latest Detentions

Two men, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is considered as the last participant of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the daytime theft, as reported by local news outlets. The remaining trio alleged robbers are already in custody and formally accused, according to officials.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - valued at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Indictments and Disavowals

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

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

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

These two suspects, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Galerie d'Apollon by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed 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 scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Consequences

It has been stated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of sophisticated criminal organizations.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France following the heist.