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A further quartet of persons were taken into custody within the framework of the continuing probe into the recent theft of priceless jewelry at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Latest Detentions

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is believed to be the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, per French media. The other three suspected thieves are already in custody and charged, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Earlier Indictments and Denials

A group of four have already been charged concerning the theft - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

These two suspects, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

How the Heist Was Executed

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery through a terrace near the Seine River.

The men used a cutting disc to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The robbers remained within for four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, the Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Security Shortcomings and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals as opposed to organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Enhanced Protective Steps

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

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.