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Four additional persons have been detained within the framework of the active inquiry into the last month's robbery of priceless jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Latest Arrests

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is believed to be the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators were previously detained and formally accused, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Charges and Denials

Four individuals have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

Both of these individuals, who have not had their identities disclosed, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a disc cutter to break into showcases containing the jewelry.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and fled the scene on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Security Shortcomings and Fallout

It has been stated that the heist was carried out by petty criminals rather than organised crime professionals.

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Security Measures

Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the national bank following the heist.