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Four additional individuals have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the last month's heist of precious gems at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Latest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and two women, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the greater Paris area.

Among them is considered as the remaining individual of a group of four that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, per media sources in France. The additional three suspected thieves are already in custody and formally accused, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to question them. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Charges and Rejections

Four people have already been charged over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

In a distinct case, a man, aged 37, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

The Method of the Robbery 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 Galerie d'Apollon by means of a balcony close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to force open display cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated.

Security Shortcomings and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director 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 since admitted that the museum had failed in its obligations, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Strengthened Protective Steps

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the national bank following the heist.