Another Four Detentions Carried Out in Relation to Paris Louvre Museum Precious Gems Robbery

Another four individuals have been detained within the framework of the active inquiry into the last month's heist of priceless jewelry at the Paris Louvre, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Latest Arrests

Two men, aged 38 and 39, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the Paris region.

Included in this group is believed to be the remaining individual of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three alleged robbers were previously detained and indicted, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. No trace has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Accusations and Disavowals

A group of four have already been indicted concerning the theft - three men and a woman, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

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

The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to breach the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to break into display cases containing the jewelry.

The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Consequences

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by small-time offenders instead of organised crime professionals.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Protective Steps

Since the incident, security measures have been strengthened for the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank after the theft.