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Four additional individuals are now under arrest in the context of the continuing probe into the previous robbery of precious gems at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Most Recent Apprehensions

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

Among them is considered as the remaining individual of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three suspected thieves have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to question them. No trace has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Prior Charges and Rejections

Four individuals have already been indicted concerning the theft - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was indicted for robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Apollo Gallery via a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to force open exhibition cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Security Shortcomings and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by small-time offenders as opposed to organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the only camera watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the museum had failed in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Improved Security Measures

Following the event, security measures have been strengthened for the nation's cultural landmarks.

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