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Another four persons are now under arrest as part of the active inquiry into the recent robbery of precious jewellery at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Most Recent Arrests

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is believed to be the last participant of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, according to French media. The additional three suspected thieves were previously detained and indicted, authorities state.

Investigators currently possess as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Earlier Indictments and Disavowals

Four people have already been charged in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, one male suspect, 37 years old, was accused of robbery and illegal conspiracy.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The theft took place when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to breach the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to crack open showcases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on two motor scooters waiting outside at 09:38 in the morning, before transferring to automobiles.

A single pilfered object - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by minor lawbreakers rather than sophisticated criminal organizations.

Shortly after the theft, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Security Measures

Following the event, protective protocols have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks.

The Louvre has transferred numerous highly prized jewelry items to the national bank after the theft.