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Another four suspects were taken into custody within the framework of the continuing probe into the last month's heist of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, per reports from the French judicial authorities.

Specifics of the Newest Detentions

Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

Included in this group is considered as the last participant of a group of four that reportedly executed the daylight heist, per French media. The additional three accused perpetrators were previously detained and charged, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to question them. No trace has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Indictments and Rejections

Four individuals have already been charged over the heist - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the Parisian area.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the group of four men used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony close to the River Seine.

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

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of jewellery - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Protective Failures and Aftermath

Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers instead of organised crime professionals.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Strengthened Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around French heritage sites.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the national bank in the aftermath of the robbery.