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A further quartet of suspects have been detained in the context of the continuing probe into the last month's heist of precious gems at the famous Paris museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Most Recent Arrests

Two male suspects, aged 38 and 39, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, per French media. The additional three accused perpetrators are already in custody and indicted, authorities state.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Earlier Indictments and Disavowals

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

One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, a man, aged 37, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Apollo Gallery through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The thieves utilized a disc cutter to force open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Protective Shortcomings and Aftermath

It has been stated that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders as opposed to experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in the year 2021 she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding.

Enhanced Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at French heritage sites.

Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank after the theft.