Kenya Airways crew at the JKIA. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]

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Police in Nairobi have arrested two Kenya Airways crew with narcotics at the JKIA Thursday morning.

The  two were apprehended with the substances  some 15 minutes after take-off to Cotonou, Benin.

Authorities are yet to establish the value of the substances.

A statement from the flight company has since acknowledged the matter.

"The airline is aware of the incident and is working with relevant authorities to get to the bottom of it," it said.

"All members of crew are trained on regulations and laws and are expected to adhere to them at all times," the report added.