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Four additional suspects are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the recent theft of precious gems at the Louvre Museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Specifics of the Newest Apprehensions

Two male suspects, aged 38 and 39, and two female individuals, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Paris region.

Among them is believed to be the remaining individual of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three alleged robbers were previously detained and charged, authorities state.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Not a single clue has so far been found of the stolen jewels - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

Four people have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Separately, a man, aged 37, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

The Way the Theft Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a cutting disc to crack open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

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

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Consequences

It has been stated that the robbery was executed by petty criminals rather than 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 facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank following the heist.