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Another four individuals were taken into custody within the framework of the active inquiry into the last month's robbery of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Latest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, aged 38 and 39, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Among them is considered as the remaining individual of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators were previously detained and formally accused, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

A group of four have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

How the Heist Was Executed

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to breach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to force open display cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before changing to vehicles.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway 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 appropriated.

Security Deficiencies and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the robbery was executed by minor lawbreakers rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera watching the Apollo Gallery was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the museum had failed in its obligations, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Enhanced Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been strengthened for French heritage sites.

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the national bank in the aftermath of the robbery.