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Four additional individuals have been detained as part of the continuing probe into the last month's heist of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Latest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. They all reside in the greater Paris area.

Among them is believed to be the final member of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by media sources in France. The remaining trio suspected thieves are already in custody and indicted, officials say.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Not a single clue has so far been found of the taken jewelry - valued at eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Earlier Accusations and Rejections

A group of four have already been indicted over the heist - three men and a woman, who also live in the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, one male suspect, 37 years old, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who have not had their identities disclosed, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to breach the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

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

The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

A single pilfered object - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight more objects of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his empress, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Safeguarding Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to sophisticated criminal organizations.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the need for more investment.

Improved Protective Steps

Following the event, security measures have been tightened around French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the national bank following the heist.