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Four additional persons were taken into custody as part of the continuing probe into the last month's theft of precious jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Latest Arrests

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

Among them is thought to be the remaining individual of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, according to French media. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and formally accused, officials say.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to question them. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Accusations and Denials

Four people have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

In a distinct case, a man, aged 37, was charged with robbery and illegal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

How the Heist Took Place

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The robbers remained within for a mere 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 - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated.

Safeguarding Shortcomings and Aftermath

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by petty criminals rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Protective Steps

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.