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Four additional individuals were taken into custody within the framework of the ongoing investigation into the previous heist of precious jewellery at the Paris Louvre, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Most Recent Detentions

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Paris region.

Included in this group is thought to be the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the daylight heist, according to French media. The remaining trio accused perpetrators have already been arrested and charged, according to officials.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has so far been found of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Earlier Indictments and Disavowals

A group of four have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was indicted for robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

How the Heist Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a cutting disc to force open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Safeguarding Shortcomings and Aftermath

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

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the need for more investment.

Improved Protective Steps

Since the incident, security measures have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks.

The Louvre has transferred numerous highly prized jewelry items to the Bank of France after the theft.