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Four additional suspects are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of valuable gems at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Latest Detentions

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

Among them is thought to be the last participant of a quartet of thieves that reportedly executed the daytime theft, according to media sources in France. The remaining trio suspected thieves have already been arrested and charged, authorities state.

Police now have up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has so far been found of the taken jewelry - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Rejections

Four individuals have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - three men and a woman, who also live in the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Apollo Gallery through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The men used a cutting disc to crack open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The thieves were inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Security Failures and Consequences

It has been stated that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders rather than experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Security Measures

Since the incident, security measures have been tightened around French heritage sites.

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