Night clubbers were left coughing after a gas canister was let off.
Five people had to leave the Zap in Kings Road Arches on Brighton seafront to get air.
They suffered a burning sensation in their throats but none needed hospital treatment.
Police were called to the scene by club managers at 1am today. Two men were detained.
A police spokesman said: "They were given strong words of warning and advice."
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