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A further quartet of individuals have been detained 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 Most Recent Arrests

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

Among them is thought to be the final member of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, per French media. The remaining trio suspected thieves were previously detained and indicted, according to officials.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. 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.

Prior Indictments and Rejections

A group of four have already been charged over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.

In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a disc cutter to break into exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The robbers remained within for a mere four minutes and made their escape on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Failures and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers instead of sophisticated criminal organizations.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank following the heist.