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Four additional persons have been detained as part of the active inquiry into the previous theft of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Most Recent Arrests

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. They all reside in the greater Paris area.

Among them is believed to be the last participant of a group of four that reportedly executed the daytime theft, as reported by media sources in France. The other three alleged robbers were previously detained and indicted, officials say.

Police now have a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Charges and Rejections

Four individuals have already been charged over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, one male suspect, 37 years old, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The theft took place when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to crack open display cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Security Deficiencies and Fallout

It has been stated that the heist was carried out by small-time offenders as opposed to experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks.

Officials have relocated numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.