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Another four suspects are now under arrest within the framework of the continuing probe into the last month's theft of priceless jewellery at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the French judicial authorities.

Specifics of the Newest Arrests

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Paris region.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a group of four that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, according to local news outlets. The other three accused perpetrators were previously detained and indicted, officials say.

Police now have a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. No trace has so far been found of the taken jewelry - valued at eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Charges and Denials

Four people have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to crack open exhibition cases housing the jewellery.

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

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of jewelry - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Protective Shortcomings and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to organised crime professionals.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Protective Steps

Following the event, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

The museum has moved numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank following the heist.