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Another four persons were taken into custody within the framework of the ongoing investigation into the previous robbery of valuable jewellery at the Paris Louvre, according to the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Most Recent Apprehensions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and two female individuals, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Paris region.

One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a group of four that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, per media sources in France. The remaining trio alleged robbers were previously detained and formally accused, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Charges and Denials

Four people have previously faced charges over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the Parisian area.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.

In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to force open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and fled the scene on two motor scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before changing to vehicles.

One taken artifact - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Protective Shortcomings and Aftermath

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

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, protective protocols have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions.

The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank after the theft.