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Another four suspects are now under arrest as part of the active inquiry into the recent theft of priceless jewellery at the famous Paris museum, according to the French judicial authorities.

Details of the Most Recent Arrests

A pair of males, in their late thirties, and two women, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the greater Paris area.

One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, per French media. The other three alleged robbers were previously detained and charged, according to officials.

Police now have as much as 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Previous Accusations and Rejections

Four people have previously faced charges over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

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

Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations.

The Way the Theft Took Place

The robbery occurred when the group of four men employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Apollo Gallery by means of a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a circular saw to crack open display cases housing the jewellery.

The thieves were inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on a pair of scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was dropped during the escape 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 appropriated.

Security Deficiencies and Aftermath

Authorities have indicated that the robbery was executed by petty criminals rather than sophisticated criminal organizations.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary.

The president of the Louvre has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its duties, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources.

Improved Security Measures

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been strengthened for the nation's cultural landmarks.

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