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Four additional suspects are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the previous heist of precious jewellery at the Louvre Museum, according to the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Newest Detentions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is thought to be the last participant of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, according to French media. The remaining trio suspected thieves are already in custody and charged, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has so far been found of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Previous Charges and Denials

Four people have already been charged concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

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 adjacent to the Seine.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to break into display cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewellery - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Protective Deficiencies and Consequences

It has been stated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to organised crime professionals.

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

The museum's president has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the time she took office in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been tightened around France's cultural institutions.

Officials have relocated numerous highly prized jewelry items to the national bank after the theft.