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Another four persons have been detained as part of the continuing probe into the recent heist of valuable jewelry at the Paris Louvre, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Newest Detentions

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

Included in this group is believed to be the remaining individual of a group of four that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, per media sources in France. The additional three suspected thieves are already in custody and formally accused, officials say.

Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has so far been found of the taken jewelry - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Previous Charges and Disavowals

Four people have already been charged over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for robbery and illegal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Apollo Gallery via a balcony near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to break into display cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on two motor scooters positioned externally at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

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

Safeguarding Shortcomings and Fallout

It has been stated that the theft was performed by small-time offenders rather than 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 facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Protective Steps

Since the incident, security measures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank following the heist.