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Another four suspects are now under arrest within the framework of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of valuable gems at the famous Paris museum, according to the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is thought to be the final member of a group of four that reportedly executed the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by French media. The additional three suspected thieves are already in custody and indicted, officials say.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

Four people have previously faced charges concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was charged with robbery and illegal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to crack open display cases containing the jewelry.

The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and executed their getaway on two motor scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was dropped during the escape but eight more objects of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Aftermath

It has been stated that the robbery was executed by petty criminals rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the moment of her appointment in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Improved Protective Steps

Since the incident, security measures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.