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Four additional suspects are now under arrest within the framework of the active inquiry into the previous heist of priceless jewelry at the Louvre Museum, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Newest Detentions

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

One of those detained is considered as the final member of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The additional three suspected thieves have already been arrested and formally accused, officials say.

Police now have a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Indictments and Disavowals

Four individuals have already been charged over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the Parisian area.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was accused of robbery and illegal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases containing the jewelry.

The robbers remained within for four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Safeguarding Shortcomings and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders rather than sophisticated criminal organizations.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary.

The museum's president has later confessed that the museum had failed in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the necessity of increased funding.

Improved Safeguarding Protocols

Following the event, protective protocols have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France after the theft.