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A further quartet of persons have been detained in the context of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of precious gems at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Newest Detentions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Paris region.

Included in this group is thought to be the remaining individual of a group of four that is said to have performed the daylight heist, per media sources in France. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, officials say.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has so far been found of the stolen jewels - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were taken on 19 October.

Prior Accusations and Denials

A group of four have previously faced charges in relation to the robbery - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Took Place

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The men used a circular saw to break into display cases housing the jewellery.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on two scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Protective Shortcomings and Consequences

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers instead of organised crime professionals.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera watching the Apollo Gallery was pointing away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the museum had failed in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been repeatedly cautioning of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Protective Steps

Since the incident, protective protocols have been tightened around France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.