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Four additional persons have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation into the previous heist of precious gems at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Latest Arrests

Two men, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the greater Paris area.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The remaining trio accused perpetrators were previously detained and formally accused, officials say.

Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Indictments and Denials

A group of four have already been charged over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The heist happened when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway 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 other items of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Security Shortcomings and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders instead of organised crime professionals.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Improved Security Measures

Following the event, protective protocols have been tightened around French heritage sites.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank following the heist.