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Another four individuals are now under arrest in the context of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, in their late thirties, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the Paris region.

One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the broad-daylight robbery, according to media sources in France. The other three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and formally accused, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. No trace has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Charges and Disavowals

Four people have already been charged concerning the theft - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was accused of robbery and illegal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Took Place

The robbery occurred 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 break into display cases containing the jewelry.

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

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the robbery was executed by minor lawbreakers instead of experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to break in.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Enhanced Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France after the theft.