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A further quartet of suspects were taken into custody in the context of the active inquiry into the last month's theft of precious jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Paris region.

Included in this group is considered as the last participant of a group of four that reportedly executed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. No trace has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Earlier Accusations and Rejections

Four individuals have already been charged over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, a man, aged 37, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a disc cutter to crack open display cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on a pair of 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 other items of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Failures and Aftermath

It has been stated that the robbery was executed by minor lawbreakers rather than organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, protective protocols have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France after the theft.