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Another four individuals are now under arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the last month's robbery of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Most Recent Arrests

Two men, in their late thirties, and two women, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the greater Paris area.

Included in this group is believed to be the last participant of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, as reported by media sources in France. The remaining trio suspected thieves were previously detained and charged, according to officials.

Police now have up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Previous Charges and Denials

Four individuals have already been charged in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The robbery occurred when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a circular saw to crack open showcases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen.

Protective Shortcomings and Aftermath

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by small-time offenders instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to break in.

The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the museum had failed in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks.

Officials have relocated some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France after the theft.