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A further quartet of individuals are now under arrest in the context of the ongoing investigation into the previous robbery of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Specifics of the Newest Detentions

Two male suspects, aged 38 and 39, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is believed to be the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The other three alleged robbers have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Indictments and Denials

A group of four have already been charged over the heist - three men and a woman, who also live in the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony close to the River Seine.

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

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Protective Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to sophisticated criminal organizations.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Strengthened Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.