ð Share this article Another Four Detentions Made in Relation to Paris Louvre Museum Jewelry Theft Four additional persons were taken into custody within the framework of the active inquiry into the previous heist of valuable gems at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the French judicial authorities. Details of the Most Recent Detentions A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Paris region. Among them is believed to be the last participant of a four-man gang that reportedly executed the daytime theft, per media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators have already been arrested and formally accused, officials say. Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - valued at âŽ88m (ÂĢ76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October. Prior Accusations and Rejections Four people have previously faced charges concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who are likewise residents of the Paris region. One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts. In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities. Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations. How the Heist Was Executed The heist happened when the team of four individuals utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to breach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony adjacent to the Seine. The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to break into showcases which held the precious items. The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars. One of the stolen items - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second spouse, Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated. Safeguarding Shortcomings and Aftermath It has been stated that the heist was carried out by small-time offenders instead of sophisticated criminal organizations. In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary. The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the requirement for additional resources. Enhanced Protective Steps Following the event, security measures have been tightened around France's cultural institutions. The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France after the theft.