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A further quartet of individuals were taken into custody as part of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of valuable jewellery at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Most Recent Detentions

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is thought to be the last participant of a group of four that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, according to media sources in France. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. No trace has yet been uncovered of the pilfered gems - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Earlier Accusations and Denials

Four individuals have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Separately, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

How the Heist Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to force open display cases housing the jewellery.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his empress, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Protective Deficiencies and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers as opposed to experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to commit the burglary.

The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Improved Protective Steps

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

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank in the aftermath of the robbery.