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Another four persons were taken into custody in the context of the active inquiry into the last month's heist of priceless jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Latest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the daytime theft, according to French media. The remaining trio accused perpetrators are already in custody and formally accused, officials say.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has so far been found of the taken jewelry - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Accusations and Denials

Four individuals have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Separately, a 37-year-old male, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the group of four men employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to breach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a circular saw to force open showcases containing the jewelry.

The robbers remained within for four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of sophisticated criminal organizations.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Enhanced Security Measures

Following the event, security measures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank following the heist.