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A further quartet of persons have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of valuable jewellery at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities.

Particulars of the Latest Arrests

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. All are from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the last participant of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, per local news outlets. The remaining trio alleged robbers were previously detained and formally accused, according to officials.

Law enforcement has been granted a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Previous Indictments and Disavowals

A group of four have already been indicted over the heist - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Parisian area.

A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy.

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

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the group of four men used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

The men used a circular saw to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Protective Shortcomings and Consequences

Officials have revealed that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry.

Louvre leadership has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Protective Steps

Since the incident, security measures have been tightened around France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank following the heist.