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A further quartet of persons were taken into custody as part of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of valuable jewellery at the famous Paris museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Specifics of the Newest Detentions

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and two women, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

Among them is believed to be the remaining individual of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, as reported by local news outlets. The other three alleged robbers have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to question them. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Accusations and Rejections

A group of four have already been charged concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Separately, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The theft took place when the team of four individuals utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The men used a disc cutter to break into showcases containing the jewelry.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Failures and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by minor lawbreakers rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Enhanced Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been strengthened for French heritage sites.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the national bank following the heist.