Four additional suspects have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the last month's robbery of priceless gems at the Louvre Museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.
Details of the Latest Detentions
Two male suspects, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Paris region.
One of those detained is considered as the remaining individual of a group of four that allegedly carried out the daylight heist, according to local news outlets. The remaining trio alleged robbers have already been arrested and indicted, officials say.
Police now have a maximum of four days to conduct interviews. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.
Earlier Charges and Denials
Four individuals have already been charged concerning the theft - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.
A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.
Additionally, a man, aged 37, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.
The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.
How the Heist Was Executed
The theft took place when the team of four individuals utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.
The thieves utilized a circular saw to force open showcases housing the jewellery.
The thieves were inside for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 09:38 in the morning, before changing to vehicles.
A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewelry - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.
Security Failures and Fallout
It has been stated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers as opposed to organised crime professionals.
Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.
Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its obligations, but denied that security had been overlooked - 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
In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.
The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France after the theft.
