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Another four persons have been detained within the framework of the continuing probe into the last month's robbery of precious jewellery at the famous Paris museum, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Details of the Newest Detentions

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Paris region.

Among them is believed to be the remaining individual of a group of four that reportedly executed the daylight heist, according to local news outlets. The other three suspected thieves were previously detained and charged, authorities state.

Police now have a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has to date been discovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Prior Accusations and Rejections

Four individuals have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three men and a woman, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts.

Separately, a 37-year-old male, was accused of stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who have not had their identities disclosed, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the group of four men employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to breach the Apollo Gallery through a terrace adjacent to the Seine.

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

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before changing to vehicles.

One taken artifact - a crown - was fallen in the flight but eight other items of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Security Shortcomings and Consequences

It has been stated that the theft was performed by small-time offenders instead of experienced crime syndicates.

In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the single monitoring device watching the Apollo Gallery was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

The museum's president has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the requirement for additional resources.

Strengthened Protective Steps

Following the event, safeguarding procedures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank in the aftermath of the robbery.