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A further quartet of individuals are now under arrest in the context of the ongoing investigation into the last month's robbery of priceless jewelry at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Newest Apprehensions

A pair of males, in their late thirties, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is believed to be the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daytime theft, according to local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators are already in custody and formally accused, officials say.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. Not a single clue has so far been found of the taken jewelry - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Earlier Indictments and Rejections

Four individuals have already been indicted over the heist - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement.

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 Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters waiting outside at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of jewellery - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated.

Protective Failures and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers instead of 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 balcony scaled by the robbers to break in.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been strengthened for the nation's cultural landmarks.

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