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Another four individuals were taken into custody in the context of the continuing probe into the previous robbery of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Most Recent Arrests

Two men, in their late thirties, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is considered as the final member of a group of four that reportedly executed the broad-daylight robbery, per local news outlets. The additional three suspected thieves were previously detained and indicted, officials say.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Indictments and Disavowals

A group of four have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.

In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was accused of stealing and conspiratorial activities.

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

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The theft took place when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a cutting disc to break into display cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his empress, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Protective Shortcomings and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals rather than organised crime professionals.

Shortly after the theft, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

The museum's president has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Protective Steps

Since the incident, protective protocols have been strengthened for French heritage sites.

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