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Another four persons have been detained in the context of the active inquiry into the last month's robbery of priceless jewellery at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Latest Detentions

Two male suspects, aged 38 and 39, and two female individuals, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is considered as the last participant of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators are already in custody and formally accused, officials say.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Accusations and Rejections

A group of four have previously faced charges concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

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 quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony adjacent to the Seine.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to crack open showcases containing the jewelry.

The thieves were inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters waiting outside at 09:38 in the morning, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Failures and Fallout

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by petty criminals rather than experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the only camera watching the Apollo Gallery was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to break in.

The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - saying that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the requirement for additional resources.

Enhanced Safeguarding Protocols

Since the incident, security measures have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank in the aftermath of the robbery.