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Four additional individuals have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the previous theft of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Latest Arrests

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Among them is thought to be the final member of a group of four that reportedly executed the daytime theft, according to media sources in France. The remaining trio alleged robbers were previously detained and charged, authorities state.

Police now have up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Charges and Disavowals

A group of four have previously faced charges concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Separately, a man, aged 37, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to crack open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Protective Shortcomings and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by small-time offenders as opposed to organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the museum had failed in its duties, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been tightened around France's cultural institutions.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.